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
Winners Announced for the Inaugural Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
Michael W. Huddleston Receives McMains Legend Award
Congratulations to our 2020 Legends of Texas Insurance Law Award recipient.
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?”
Events
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
5/13/21 Council Meeting (Virtual)
2021 Section Annual Membership Business Meeting & CLE
6/2/21 - Current Section members can RSVP to join us for this online CLE and membership meeting.
Articles
Subject to Exceptions? Texas Supreme Court Accepts Challenge to “Eight Corners” Rule
Last March, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Richards v. State Farm Lloyds, unanimously ratifying the “Eight Corners” Rule as a settled feature of Texas law. However, the Court set the stage for future challenge to this consensus when it noted the “Eight Corners” Rule could “possibly” be “subject…to exceptions.” Which exceptions? How many exceptions? It appears we may soon find out.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
Recent Decisions
In re USAA General Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 05/07/2021
Divided Court Holds Insured Not Bound in UIM Suit to Verdict Rendered in the Underlying Suit Against Tortfeasor
In re Allstate Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 05/07/2021
Court Abused Its Discretion in Striking Counteraffidavit On Medical Expenses in UIM Lawsuit
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/05/2021
District Court Denies Judgment on the Pleadings in Covid-19 Dispute
Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. v. FCCI Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/05/2021
Fifth Circuit Affirms Ruling for Insurers in Duty to Defend Dispute Arising out of Auto Accident, Subsequent Settlement
Tabib v. Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 04/30/2021
Chapter 542A Election on Day of Removal Timely
Calkin v. United States Life Insurance Co. in the City of New York
Court: SD Tx 04/29/2021
Courts Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of ERISA Insurer
Perez v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/28/2021
Homeowners Granted Summary Judgment on Storm Loss Claims; Insurer Failed to File Response
Gonzalez v. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Court: ND Tx 04/26/2021
Insured's State Law Claims under Employee Benefit Plan Preempted and Therefore Dismissed
Homeland Insurance Co. of New York v. Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 04/26/2021
Insurer's Claims Against Foreign Insureds Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction
Hinson v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 04/26/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
