The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 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
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The Henley v. Love Lesson: Where Experts Must Tread
In addition to the complexities inherent in coverage law, coverage litigation brings its own set of challenges. One recurring question: When does a coverage case require an expert opinion?
To Protect Itself, Insurer Must Consider Agency Principles Before Issuing Payment to Joint Payees
Insurers frequently issue checks to multiple payees – usually to some combination of the insured, adjuster / third-party administrator, mortgagee or lienholder, and attorneys.
Recent Decisions
Coleman v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/28/2023
Insured Waived Right to Compel Appraisal
Colony Insurance Co. v. First Mercury Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/18/2023
Fifth Circuit Holds "All Sums" Rule Did Not Apply in Cross-Carrier Allocation Dispute
1 Priority Environmental Services LLC v. OneBeacon Insurance Group, LLC
Court: SD Tx 12/18/2023
Court Remands Coverage Dispute
Hurst v. Liberty Mut. Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/18/2023
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Exclude Testimony of Designated Experts
RAMA, LLC v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/14/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Insurer In Dispute Over Cause of Damage to Hotel Roof
King v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/14/2023
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Granted in ERISA Welfare Benefit Plan Dispute
Johnston v. Palomar Specialty Insurance
Court: SD Tx 12/14/2023
Court Partially Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Contractual Limitations Period
Samurai Global, LLC v. Landmark American Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/13/2023
Protective Order Granted Preventing the Deposition of Insurer's Attorney in Dispute Over Rescission of Policy
Apex REI Series, LLC v. Great Lakes Insurance SE
Court: SD Tx 12/13/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment In Water Intrusion Dispute
State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. v. Freehold Management, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 12/12/2023
Motion to Reconsider Admissibility of Expert Testimony Granted in Part