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 Covid-19 Insurance Law Webinar?
Order the recording of the 4/22/20 webinar: "COVID-19: Can Insurance Inoculate Against Damage from the Virus?”
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
Articles
Texas Supreme Court Rejects District Judge’s Exception to the “Eight-Corners Rule”
Jeffrey Glass recently wrote about a question, certified to the Texas Supreme Court by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, regarding the continuing validity of the “eight corners” rule.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19
Does insurance cover COVID-19 losses? As our national economy slows to a crawl, many businesses are desperately searching for lifelines.
Recent Decisions
St. Pierre v. Dearborn National Life Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/28/2020
Court Grants Life Insurer's Motion to Dismiss All of Beneficiary's Claims Without Leave to Amend
The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Henry Z Roofing, LLC
Court: ND Tx 05/26/2020
Abstention Doctrine Does Not Support Dismissal of Declaratory Judgment Action on Coverage
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Mendez
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 05/26/2020
Court of Appeals Affirms Finding of No Intoxication in Worker's Compensation Dispute but Remands on Issue of Award of Attorneys' Fees
Pan Am Equities, Inc. v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/26/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Application of Windstorm Deductible in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
In re First Specialty Insurance Corp.
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 05/22/2020
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion By Failing to Enforce Forum Selection Clause
Aetna Life Ins. Co. v. Robert A. Behar
Court: SD Tx 05/21/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Motion to Dismiss RICO Claims for Lack of Standing
Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. McCollum Custom Homes, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 05/20/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Addressing Duties of Defense and Indemnity
Frederking v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/20/2020
Federal District Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration in Regard to Lack of Coverage for Punitive Damages Award
In re Geico County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 05/19/2020
Court Restricts Scope of Permissible Discovery in Lawsuit Where Insurer Provided Auto Insurance Coverage for Both Parties
Living Steward Properties, Ltd. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 05/18/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Compel Arbitration
