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
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Flores
Court: WD Tx 07/28/2020
Insurer Granted Motion for Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend but not Duty to Indemnify
Tadeo v. Great Northern Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/27/2020
Adjuster was Properly Joined Despite Election, but Remand Denied Where Adjuster not Served at Time of Removal
Falcon Insurance Co. v. Borlay
Court: ND Tx 07/22/2020
Default Against Insurer Set Aside For Good Cause
Garcia v. Nationwide Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/22/2020
District Court Remands Flood Insurance Dispute to State Court after Granting Summary Judgment to Insurer
State Farm Lloyds v. Richards
Court: 5th Cir 07/20/2020
Fifth Circuit Rejects Application of "Very Narrow Exception" to Eight Corners Rule in Reverse and Remand Order
Ryan Law Firm, LLP v. New York Marine and General Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/16/2020
Insurer Denied Summary Judgment on Consent to Settle Clause
Angelina’s Restaurant v. Allied Insurance Co. of America
Court: ED Tx 07/15/2020
District Court Rejects Insured's Motion to Remand based on Improper Joinder
Banda v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/14/2020
Court Dismisses Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
Robles v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/10/2020
Insured's Motion to Remand Granted on Amount in Controversy Grounds
In re Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 07/08/2020
Mandamus Granted in UM/UIM Lawsuit
