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.
Join The Section
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
Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc. v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 01/17/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Jurisdiction over New Jersey Company and Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Pollution Dispute
Copeland v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/16/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Wilson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/15/2020
District Court Dismisses Unripe Underinsured Motorist Claims
Ticer v. Imperium Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/15/2020
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand, Severs and Remands Claims agianst Non-Diverse Defendant to State Court
Turner v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/14/2020
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Transfer Venue after Removal from State Court
Dunne v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/10/2020
Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Motion for Summary Judgment Addressing Appraisal Award
Great American Lloyds Insurance Co. v. Vines-Herrin Custom Homes, L.L.C.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 01/09/2020
In Third Appeal, Court Affirms Allocation of Indemnity Obligation based on Insurers' Time on the Risk and Upholds Award of Attorneys' Fees
Goin v. Crump
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 01/08/2020
Appellate Court Finds Turnover of Judgment Creditor's DTPA and Insurance Code Claims Void under Texas Public Policy
Becerra v. United Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 01/06/2020
District Court Adopts Magistrate Ruling that Insurer did not Breach Contract in Appraisal Dispute
AmGuard Insurance Co. v. Lone Star Legal Aid
Court: SD Tx 01/06/2020
Court Grants Motion for Summary Judgment in Part in Dispute Regarding Application of Protective Safeguard Endorsement in Property Insurance Policy
