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
Kessler v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/25/2021
Northern District Purports to Follow "Majority Rule" In Holding 542A Election Untimely
Morgan v. Chubb Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: ND Tx 05/25/2021
Northern District Purports to Follow "Majority Rule" in Holding 542A Election Untimely
In re Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 05/24/2021
Court Changes Its Mind On Proper Scope of Discovery
Vasquez v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/24/2021
District Court Denies Motion to Remand in Uninsured Motorist Dispute
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Irwin
Court: Tx Sup 05/21/2021
Divided Court Holds Insurer Can Be Responsible for Insured's Attorneys' Fees in UIM Declaratory Judgment Action
Labourdette v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 05/21/2021
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Grants and Denies Motion for Summary Judgment in Part
Admiral Insurance Co. v. K&K Roofing and Construction, LLC
Court: WD Tx 05/20/2021
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Declaratory Judgment Action After Insured Withdrew Request for Coverage
Evanston Insurance Co. v. McDonnell Coates LLP
Court: ND Tx 05/20/2021
District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Dispute Between Insurers on the Duty to Defend
Nova Casualty Co. v. Guzman
Court: ND Tx 05/20/2021
District Court Grants Leave to Insureds to Add Agent as a Party to Horse Racing Coverage Dispute
Shin v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: 5th Cir 05/18/2021
Fifth Circuit Vacates and Remands Judgment for Insurer on Prompt Payment Penalty Claim
