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.
The Insurance Law Section serves to promote the understanding and development of Texas insurance law by providing high quality educational resources to the bench, bar, and public and by promoting collegiality among those with an interest in 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
7/26/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, TX)
Articles
Case Note: Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Payment of an appraisal award on a denied claim does not affect a carrier's potential liability for prompt pay damages under Texas Insurance Code § 542.060.
Great Opportunities in the Face of Impending Regulations
The explosion of “Big Data” is revolutionizing our society and providing new opportunities for insurers and consumers.
Recent Decisions
Lackey v. Dement
Court: WD Tx 07/18/2019
Magistrate Judge Grants Hospital's Motion to Quash Discovery Seeking Reimbursement Rates with Insurers in Personal Injury Case
Redrick v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 07/18/2019
Appellate Court Finds that Insured Failed to Preserve Error in Trial Court Regarding Conflicting Jury Answers, Leaving the Court only the Ability to Affirm the Judgment
Abascal v. United Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/18/2019
District Court Denies Motion to Remand for Failure to Stipulate with Legal Certainty Damages Below the Jurisdictional Amount
Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Villegas
Court: Tx 1-Houston 07/16/2019
Appellate Court Vacates Trial Court Judgment and Remands Proceeding because Default Judgment was Interlocutory and Subsequent Turnover Order was Void
Phillips v. American Bankers Insurance Co. of Florida
Court: Tx 1-Houston 07/16/2019
Appellate Court Agrees that Court had Plenary Power to Hear Post-Judgment Motion but Abused its Discretion in Awarding Sanctions for Insured's Failure to Attend an EUO after Case Dismissal
Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp. v. Century Surety Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/12/2019
District Court Finds Insurer is not Liable for Costs to Replace Defective Roof and Stucco but is Liable for Damaged Ceiling Tiles Despite No Specific Cost Allocation in Arbitration Award
Yarco Trading Co. v. United Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/11/2019
District Court Remands Case to State Court Despite Insurer's Post-Suit Acceptance of Liability Pursuant to Chapter 542A
Transamerica Life Insurance Co. v. Helmer
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 07/11/2019
Appellate Court Refuses to Decide Res Judicata Issue Pertaining to Pending California Case Bearing on a Prior Class Action Settlement
Lloyd’s Syndicate 457 v. FloaTEC, LLC
Court: SD Tx 07/09/2019
District Court Grants Summary Judgment and Dismisses Negligence Claims Brought by Insurer Against Additional Insured
Rush v. Ace American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 07/09/2019
Court of Appeals Affirms Directed Verdict for Insurer in Workers' Compensation Dispute
