The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,200 members. Membership is open to all members of the State Bar of Texas.
Our Mission: Promoting collegiality and educating the bench, bar, and public about Texas insurance law.
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The Insurance Law Section is governed by a Council elected from the Section membership at the Section’s annual meeting. Section officers are elected from and by the Council
News
Did You Miss the March 25 Webinar on UM/UIM?
Order the recording of the recent webinar: "On the Road Again with UM/UIM: Is There a Brainard Detour on the Horizon?"
Order the Course Materials from the “How to Try an Insurance Coverage Case” Seminar
If you missed the March 29 seminar, you can still order the audio CDs and course materials.
Events
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
4/9/20 In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, TX)
Articles
Texas Supreme Court to Review Judge McBryde’s Exception to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently certified to the Texas Supreme Court, and the latter accepted, a question that could end up undermining the "eight corners" rule.
New Texas Statutes Enforce Payment of Deductibles by Homeowners
Homeowners insurance policyholders and construction contractors should be aware of new law affecting payment of deductibles in Texas.
Recent Decisions
In re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 04/03/2020
Supreme Court Sets Oral Argument in Mandamus Concerning Stowers Duty
Realpage, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA
Court: ND Tx 04/01/2020
Motion to Dismiss Prompt Payment Claims under Crime Policy Denied
Hernandez v. Life Insurance Co. of North America
Court: WD Tx 04/01/2020
Denial of Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits Upheld
Kenyon v. Elephant Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 04/01/2020
Divided En Banc Court Imposes New Post-Accident Duty on Auto Insurers
Ripley v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 04/01/2020
District Court Dismisses Homeowners' Insurance Dispute for Failure to State a Claim on which Relief Could be Granted
Ramadanovic v. Reyes
Court: ND Tx 03/31/2020
District Court Denies Leave to Amend Complaint in UIM Dispute
Uni-Pixel, Inc. v. XL Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 03/31/2020
Court of Appeals Denies Insureds' Appeal Based on Interrelated Claims Provision
Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Beasley
Court: Tx Sup 03/27/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Renders for PIP Insurer in Dispute Regarding the Calculation of the Payment Amount
Markel Insurance Co. v. 2 RJP Ventures, LLC
Court: ED Tx 03/26/2020
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Duties of Defense and Indemnity
Valentine v. Federal Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 03/26/2020
Liability Insurer Prevails on Late Notice Defense
