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
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?”
Did You Miss the March 25 Webinar on UM/UIM?
Order the recording of the recent webinar: "On the Road Again with UM/UIM: Is There a Brainard Detour on the Horizon?"
Events
Articles
Extra-contractual Claims in the Context of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division recently issued an opinion in a UIM case that precludes the recovery of extra-contractual damages absent a finding that the insured was entitled to benefits.
Insurer’s Payment of Appraisal Award Not Complete Bar to Extra-Contractual Claims
The Supreme Court recently issued three per curiam opinions clarifying the effect of an insurer's payment of an appraisal award.
Recent Decisions
Martin Resource Management Corp. v. Federal Insurance Corp.
Court: ED Tx 08/06/2020
District Court Dismisses Coverage Dispute under Fiduciary Liability Policy
Cueva v. Pan-American Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/05/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Remand of ERISA Dispute
Ganey v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/05/2020
Remand Denied Where Amount in Controversy Satisfied
Finger Oil & Gas, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/05/2020
Remand Denied because Agent's Claims Representative Improperly Joined
Lewis v. ACCC Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 08/04/2020
Court Rules against Judgment Creditor because of Insured's Failure to Give Notice
Whatley v. Great Lakes Insurance SE
Court: ED Tx 08/03/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Partial Dismissal of Claims in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Griffin Street Management, Inc. v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 08/03/2020
Insured's Motion to Remand Granted Where Plausible Claim Against Adjuster Alleged
Balfour Beatty Construction, L.L.C. v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 08/03/2020
Federal Appellate Court Affirms Insurer's Summary Judgment in Ensuing Loss Dispute
Zale Corp. v. Berkley Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 07/30/2020
Excess Insurers Prevail in Dispute Regarding Interrelated Wrongful Acts
James v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/28/2020
Motion to Remand Granted Where Insured Had Viable Claim Against UIM Adjuster
