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
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
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, TX)
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Networking Event – Houston
RSVP's are requested for this special Happy Hour Networking Event November 20th in Houston.
Articles
Texas Supreme Court to Review Judge McBryde’s Exception to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently certified to the Texas Supreme Court, and the latter accepted, a question that could end up undermining the "eight corners" rule.
New Texas Statutes Enforce Payment of Deductibles by Homeowners
Homeowners insurance policyholders and construction contractors should be aware of new law affecting payment of deductibles in Texas.
Recent Decisions
In re Colonial County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/05/2019
Appellate Court Finds Trial Court Abused its Discretion in Denying Abatement of Statutory Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
Kee v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ND Tx 10/31/2019
Insurer Denied Summary Judgment on Insured's Breach and Prompt Payment Claims, But Prevails on Extra-Contractual Claims
Petty v. Great West Casualty Co.
Court: 5th Cir 10/31/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit against Insurers for Mental Anguish Resulting from Automobile Accidents
American Home Assurance Co. v. De Los Santos
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 10/30/2019
Court Reverses Judgment and Remands Workers' Compensation Dispute on Course and Scope Issue
Randel v. Travelers Lloyds of Texas Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/30/2019
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Judgment on Pleadings Based on Res Judicata Arguments
Macari v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/30/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Post-Suit Acceptance of Responsibility for Adjuster
Hebert v. United Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 10/30/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Post-Suit Acceptance of Responsibility for Adjuster
Hitchock I.S.D. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 10/28/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Motion to Remand based on Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Harris v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/24/2019
Insured's Legally Feasible Claims Survive Motion to Dismiss
Founders Insurance Co. v. Billy’s Bar & Grill, LLC
Court: ND Tx 10/23/2019
District Court Rules that an Insurer May Seek a Declaratory Judgment on the Duty to Indemnify Before an Insured's Liability is Determined, Denies Motion to Transfer Venue
