SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC  20549
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                                FORM 8-K
                                     


                             CURRENT REPORT
                    PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF 
                 THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                                     



                   Date of report:    February 2, 1996         
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            (Date of earliest event reported):  January 31, 1996 
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                        THE SEIBELS BRUCE GROUP, INC.                
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            Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
                                     


     South Carolina                 0-8804                  57-0672136
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(State or Other Jurisdiction       (Commission              (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)                  File Number)             Identification No.)




     1501 Lady Street (P.O. Box 1), Columbia, South Carolina     29201(2)
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     (Address of Principle Executive Offices)                   (Zip Code)




      Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (803)748-2000   
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           Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
       

Item 5.    Other Events

On January 31, 1996, Ernst N. Csiszar, President of The Seibels Bruce Group,
nc. (NASDAQ: SBIG), announced the closing of an investment of $6,250,000 by
a group headed by Charles Powers.  As previously announced, the investment is
in the form of authorized, but unissued stock at $1.00 per share, the
approximate market at the time that the agreement was reached.  In addition,
the Powers have been granted options to purchase an additional 6.25 million
shares at a higher price over the next five years.  The funds received on
January 30 were deposited into escrow pending shareholder approval to allow
voting rights for the stock.  Under South Carolina law, such shareholder
approval is required for ownership of greater than 20% of the outstanding
shares.  It is expected that the funds will be contributed to the capital of 
the Comapny's subsidiary, South Carolina Insurance Company, upon approval
at the shareholders' meeting, scheduled for March 20.

In addition, the shareholders will be asked to approve on March 20 an
increase from 25 million to 50 million in the authorized number of shares.
Following the Powers transaction, but before exercise of their option, the
Company will have outstanding over 23 million shares of common stock. 
Finally, shareholders will be asked to approve at the meeting several stock
option plans for Employees, Agents, and Non-Employee Directors previously
approved by the Board.

Ernst N. Csiszar, elected Chief Executive Officer at the January 30 Board
meeting, stated, "we are pleased to have Charles Powers and his family as
significant investors.  The fact that they increased their commitment from
$5.5 million to $6.25 million is an encouraging show of confidence.  It
mirrors the entrepreneurial attitudes demonstrated in recent months by
employees and agents, as well as other new and existing shareholders."
  

Item 7.    Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No.                        Description

    20        News Release -- The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. announces the
              closing of an investment of $6,250,000 by a group headed by
              Charles Powers.


                                    SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                              THE SEIBELS BRUCE GROUP, INC.

                              
                              /s/ Priscilla C. Brooks                      
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                              Priscilla C. Brooks
                              Vice President and Corporate Secretary




                                                       EXHIBIT 20



NEWS RELEASE.............JANUARY 31, 1996..........COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA


Ernst N. Csiszar, President of The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBIG),
announced today the closing of an investment of $6,250,000 by a group headed
by Charles Powers.  Powers is the principal owner of SADISCO, an auto salvage
company, which operates out of 20 locations in the Southeast and Texas.

As previously announced, the investment is in the form of authorized, but
unissued stock at $1.00 per share, the approximate market at the time that
the agreement was reached.  In addition, the Powers have been granted options
to purchase an additional 6.25 million shares at a higher price over the next
five years.  The funds received on January 30 were deposited into escrow
pending shareholder approval to allow voting rights for the stock.  Under
South Carolina law, such shareholder approval is required for ownership of 
greater than 20% of the outstanding shares.  It is expected that the funds
will be contributed to the capital of the Company's subsidiary, South
Carolina Insurance Company, upon approval at the shareholders' meeting,
scheduled for March 20.

In addition, the shareholders will be asked to approve on March 20 an
increase from 25 million to 50 million in the authorized number of shares.
Following the Powers transaction, but before exercise of their option, the
Company will have outstanding over 23 million shares of common stock. 
Finally, shareholders will be asked to approve at the meeting several stock
option plans for Employees, Agents, and Non-Employee Directors previously
approved by the Board.

Ernst N. Csiszar, elected Chief Executive Officer at the January 30 Board
meeting, stated, "we are pleased to have Charles Powers and his family as
significant investors.  The fact that they increased their commitment from
$5.5 million to $6.25 million is an encouraging show of confidence.  It
mirrors the entrepreneurial attitudes demonstrated in recent months by
employees and agents, as well as other new and existing shareholders."
  

Contact Person:  Ernst N. Csiszar
(803) 748-2000
NASDAQ:  SBIG