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.
The Insurance Law Section serves to promote the understanding and development of Texas insurance law by providing high quality educational resources to the bench, bar, and public and by promoting collegiality among those with an interest in 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
Order the Recording of the July 17th Webinar on Insurance Appraisal
Miss the live event? Order the recording of the webinar: "The Supreme Court Weighs In: Insurance Appraisal in Texas after Ortiz and Barbara Technologies"
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
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, 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
Farmers Group Inc. v. Geter
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 10/10/2019
Class Action Homeowners Insurance Dispute Remanded to Trial Court
Apollo Medflight, LLC v. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Court: ND Tx 10/04/2019
District Court Adopts, in Part, Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, Dismisses Causes of Action against Insurer under the Texas Insurance Code
Pensado v. Life Insurance Co. of North America
Court: WD Tx 10/03/2019
Insured's Tortious Interference Claim against Disability Plan Insurer Survives Motion to Dismiss
Cobalt International v. Alterra America Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 10/03/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Remand Decision Based on Untimely Notice of Removal
Lopez v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 10/02/2019
Plaintiff's Motion to Remand Putative Class Action Denied under Class Action Fairness Act
Stegall v. The Multistate Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool, Inc.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 10/02/2019
Dallas Court of Appeals Holds that Governmental Immunity Bars Claims against Insurer and its Third-Party Administrator
Freeman v. Securian Life Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 10/01/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment for Insurer in Accidental Death Dispute
TIG Insurance Co. v. Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative
Court: SD Tx 09/30/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Insured's Motion to Dismiss Dispute Involving Duty to Defend
BITCO General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/27/2019
District Court Affirms Judgment for Insurer in Duty to Defend Dispute
Texas Political Subdivisions P&C Joint Self Insurance Fund v. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 09/26/2019
Court Won't Decide if a Golf Cart Is Covered Under Auto Policy Because Parties Asked the Wrong Question
