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.
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Order the recording of the 4/22/20 webinar: "COVID-19: Can Insurance Inoculate Against Damage from the Virus?”
Events
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
Assure Re Intermediaries, Inc. v. Western Surplus Lines Agency, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 06/11/2021
MGA's Motion to Dismiss Broker's Claims Granted in Part and Denied in Part
Duncan v. Geovera Specialty Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/10/2021
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
Cantu v. United Property and Casualty Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/10/2021
Courts Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer in Windstorm Dispute
Valstay, LLC v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 06/10/2021
Court Reverses Judgment for TWIA and Remands for a New Trial Due to Improper Jury Questions
Tejas Specialty Group, Inc. v. United Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 06/03/2021
Insurer Breached Its Duty to Defend its Insured in Construction Defect Lawsuit
Moya v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/03/2021
Court Grants Insurer's Request for Abatement of Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
Worob v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Court: WD Tx 06/01/2021
Magistrate Recommends No Coverage for Outdoor Behavioral Health Facility Treatment
Ahmad v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/01/2021
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on the Prompt Payment of Claims Act
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Ochoa
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 05/27/2021
Workers' Compensation Insurer Prevails in Evidentiary Dispute
Free v. Allstate Indemnity Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/27/2021
District Court Dissolves State Court Summary Judgment Pending Later-Filed Class Certification Request
