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.
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?”
Events
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
5/13/21 Council Meeting (Virtual)
2021 Section Annual Membership Business Meeting & CLE
6/2/21 - Current Section members can RSVP to join us for this online CLE and membership meeting.
Articles
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.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
Recent Decisions
In re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 04/23/2021
Divided Court Holds Insured Can Sue Insurer for Reimbursement of Sums the Insured Paid to Settle Lawsuit
Shaw v. American Bankers Insurance Co. of Florida
Court: SD Tx 04/21/2021
Citing Lack of Evidence, Court Dismisses Flood Insurance Claims
Griffin v. American Zurich Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/21/2021
Pro Se Plaintiff Prevails in Workers' Compensation Lawsuit
Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. HCS 410 Holdings, LLC
Court: WD Tx 04/20/2021
Property Insurer Not Entitled to Summary Judgment that Appraisal Award was Based on Fraud or Mistake
Aggie Investments, LLC v. Continental Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/20/2021
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims for COVID-19 Coverage Because of Lack of Direct Physical Loss
Powell v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 04/15/2021
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Water Damage Claim
Malik v. GEICO Advantage Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 04/15/2021
Court Affirms Dismissal of Claims by Insured Against Auto Insurer and Its Top Executives for Increasing His Premium
In re Farmers Texas Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 04/15/2021
Court Abused Its Discretion in Refusing to Abate Bad Faith Claims in UIM Lawsuit
In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/15/2021
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion by Denying Motion for Separate Trials and Abatement in UIM Lawsuit
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co. v. Jefferson
Court: ND Tx 04/14/2021
District Court Dismisses Occupational Accident Coverage Dispute for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
