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
Insurance Law Webinar – Insuring Cannabis in Texas
Don't Miss the 7/20/21 Webinar "Insuring Cannabis in Texas"
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.
Events
Articles
Case Note: In Re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company
Texas law has long disfavored the now uncommon practice of liability insurers “soliciting a contribution to a settlement from its insured without first committing its own policy limits.” The Supreme Court of Texas was recently faced with such a situation.
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.
Recent Decisions
Wilson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., et. al.
Court: ND Tx 07/09/2021
Motion to Dismiss Adjuster Granted; Remand Denied
Advanced Physicians, S.C. v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/08/2021
NFL Players' Health Provider's Reimbursement Claims Denied As Work Related
LDWB #2 d/b/a Lonesome Dove Austin v. FCCI Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/01/2021
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Insured's Claims for COIVD-19 Coverage
Uncle Nicky’s LLC v. Blackboard Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/30/2021
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Insured's COVID-19 Claims
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/29/2021
District Court Grants Motion to Compel in Covid-19 Dispute
Kennard Law, P.C. v. National Fire Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/29/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Dismissal of Claims in COIVD-19 Dispute
Talamantes v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 06/29/2021
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands ERISA Case
Gray v. Minnesota Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/25/2021
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Amend Decision and for New Trial
Puga v. New York Marine & General Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/25/2021
District Court Denies Motion for Attorneys' Fees for Failure of Presentment Requirement
Morgan v. Prudential Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/22/2021
Courts Grants Summary Judgment for Beneficiaries in Life Insurance Dispute
