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
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
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
Facility Insurance Co. v. Vista Hospital of Dallas
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/05/2019
A hospital has prevailed in its long running dispute with numerous workers' comp insurers and self-insureds regarding what is a fair and reasonable reimbursement rate for the medical care provided to injured workers.
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London v. Prime Natural Resources, Inc.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/27/2019
Appellate Court Reverses Treble Damages and Portion of Prompt Payment Award in Oil Well Insurance Dispute
Rubio v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 11/26/2019
District Court Denies Motion to Remand, Notes Insured's Failure to File Binding Stipulation Prior to Removal
Koch v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/26/2019
District Court Dismisses Claim for Accidental Death Benefits
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. DeJaynes
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 11/25/2019
Court of Appeals Allows Insured's Attorney's Claim for Fees but Remands based on Issue of Increased Hourly Rate for Contingency
Miranda v. Texas Lloyds Allstate
Court: SD Tx 11/21/2019
Court Compels Appraisal Despite Questions Regarding Timeliness of Invocation
Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. v. Alfred
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 11/21/2019
Appellate Court Affirms Judgment for Insured Finding Insurer Waived its Right to Offset
AXO Staff Leasing, LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/21/2019
District Court Grants Leave to Plaintiff to File Amended Complaint, Renders Pending Motion for Summary Judgment Moot
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Kinsale Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/20/2019
District Court Grants Texas Mutual's Motion to Dismiss Following CGL Insurer's Acceptance of Defense Obligation
Kotzur v. Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 11/19/2019
District Court Finds Claims against Adjusters Sufficient to Avoid Removal
