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
Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Supreme Court 2021 Insurance Decisions: Shifting the Playing Field
Order the recording of the 8/31/21 webinar and get the latest update on recent Texas Supreme Court decisions affecting Insurance Law.
Did you miss the Insurance Law Webinar “Insuring Cannabis in Texas”?
Order the recording of the 7/20/21 Webinar "Insuring Cannabis in Texas"
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.
Events
18th Annual Advanced Insurance Law Course
Join us September 30 - October 1 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. Registration is open!
Articles
Case Note: In Re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company
Texas law has long disfavored the now uncommon practice of liability insurers “soliciting a contribution to a settlement from its insured without first committing its own policy limits.” The Supreme Court of Texas was recently faced with such a situation.
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.
Recent Decisions
Carney v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/21/2021
Northern District Finds Insurer's Post-Suit 542A Election Does Not Support Diversity Jurisdiction
White v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/21/2021
Insured Not Entitled to Attorneys' Fees Following Payment of Appraisal Award
National Union Fire Insurance Co. v. Exxon Mobil Corporation
Court: Tx 1-Houston 09/21/2021
Court Reverses and Renders in Favor of Umbrella Carriers in Dispute Over Additional Insured Coverage
Martin Resource Management Corp. v. Federal Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 09/20/2021
Fifth Circuit Holds Exception to Exclusion Does Not Establish Coverage
Great American Insurance Co v. Beyond Gravity Media, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 09/15/2021
Magistrate Recommends Finding that Insurer Does Not Owe Duty to Defend or Indemnify in Franchise Dispute
Centauri Specialty Insurance Co. v. Phillips
Court: SD Tx 09/15/2021
Magistrate Recommends Finding that Duty to Defend Is Owed in Fraternity Hazing Litigation
Blazejewski v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/14/2021
Insured's Motion to Remand Denied in UIM Dispute
Janssen v. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/14/2021
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims that Fail to Satisfy Heightened Pleading Requirements of FRCP 9(b)
Health First Health Plans, Inc. v. American National Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/13/2021
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Extra-Contractual Claims Against Re-Insurer
Pruco Life Insurance Co. v. Villarreal
Court: SD Tx 09/13/2021
District Court Rules that Challenge to Life Insurance Beneficiary Should Proceed to Trial
