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
Announcing the Inaugural Texas 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
Articles
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...
The Protracted Battle over Obamacare: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Insurers under the Affordable Care Act
On April 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of four health insurance companies, recognizing their right to sue the federal government for unpaid subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Recent Decisions
Vandelay Hospitality Group, LP v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/09/2021
Court Grants Insured Second Chance to Amend to Allege Plausible Covered COVID-19 Claim
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London v. Superior Nationwide Logistics, Ltd.
Court: SD Tx 02/07/2021
Magistrate Judge Recommends Dismissal of Insurer's Action on Duty to Defend Based on "Eight Corners" Rule
Lewis v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/05/2021
Court Denies Insured's Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony
Everest National Insurance Co. v. Megasand Enterprises, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 02/05/2021
Judge Hanen Denies Motion to Dismiss in Duty to Defend Dispute
Farris v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2021
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Whatley v. Great Lakes Insurance, SE
Court: ED Tx 02/04/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Attorneys' Fees in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Whatley v. Great Lakes Insurance, SE
Court: ED Tx 02/04/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Ticer v. Imperium Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/04/2021
Court Employs "Summary Inquiry" Review to Determine Fraudulent Joinder of Insurer Because Claim not Covered
Janise v. United Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 02/03/2021
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorneys' Fees under Chapter 542A
Cody v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/03/2021
Court Dismisses All of Putative Class' Claims under Auto Policies
