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
2/27/20 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, TX)
2/27/20 Insurance Law Section Networking Event – Austin
RSVP's are requested for this special Happy Hour Networking Event February 27th in Austin.
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
Landmark American Insurance Co. v. SCD Memorial II, LLC
Court: SD Tx 02/12/2020
District Court Adopts Magistrate Recommendation to Deny Motion to Dismiss, Refusing to Abstain from Jurisdiction Despite Sister Case
SCD Memorial Place II, LLC v. Landmark American Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/11/2020
District Court Finds that Insurer was not Misjoined and that Remand to State Court was Proper
Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Co. v. King Aerospace Commercial Corp., Inc.
Court: ND Tx 02/11/2020
District Court Refuses to Sever Insured's Counterclaim in Aviation Commercial General Liability Dispute
Gonzales v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 02/11/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insured's Prompt Payment Claims based on Failure to Preserve Argument
Atlantic Casualty Insurance Co. v. Taylormade Heat & Air, LLC
Court: ND Tx 02/11/2020
District Court Dismisses Insurer's Declaratory Judgment Action for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
In re American National Property and Casualty Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 02/06/2020
Court of Appeals Grants Mandamus Relief to Insured in Regard to Appraisal Demand
In re Texas Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 02/06/2020
Court of Appeals Finds Order for New Trial Facially Invalid in UIM Coverage Dispute
Dyll v. Palomar Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand for Failure to Stipulate with Legal Certainty Damages Below the Jurisdictional Amount
Rodriguez v. Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand for Failure to Stipulate with Legal Certainty Damages Below the Jurisdictional Amount
Morgan v. Texas Farmers Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2020
Court Grants Summary Judgment Based on Failure to Comply with Flood Policy Conditions
