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.
The Insurance Law Section serves to promote the understanding and development of Texas insurance law by providing high quality educational resources to the bench, bar, and public and by promoting collegiality among those with an interest in 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
7/26/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, TX)
Articles
Case Note: Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Payment of an appraisal award on a denied claim does not affect a carrier's potential liability for prompt pay damages under Texas Insurance Code § 542.060.
Great Opportunities in the Face of Impending Regulations
The explosion of “Big Data” is revolutionizing our society and providing new opportunities for insurers and consumers.
Recent Decisions
Arizpe v. Principal Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/09/2019
District Court Holds that None of Insured's or Insured's Wife's Claims Under Disability Income Policy Survive Summary Judgment in Disability Income Policy Dispute
Ross v. Hartford Lloyds Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/04/2019
District Court Grants Insurer's Summary Judgment on Exterior Damages but Finds a Genuine Issue of Material Fact Regarding the Value of Interior Damage Following a Windstorm
Shin v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 07/03/2019
Court Finds that Insurer's Timely Payment of Appraisal Award Precluded All Contractual and Extra-Contractual Causes of Action
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Hofer Builders, Inc.
Court: Tx 3-Austin 07/03/2019
Appellate Court Finds Jurisdiction Exists over Workers' Compensation Dispute but Holds that Insurer Failed to Establish Entitlement to Summary Judgment on Issue of Hiring and Recruitment of Employee in Texas
Roberson v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/02/2019
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims as Time Barred and for Failing to Meet Standards for Fraud Claims
Frederking v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 07/02/2019
Fifth Circuit Rejects Insurer's Contention that Intentional Act of Drinking Renders Drunk Driving Collision not an "Accident"
Green v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/01/2019
Breach of Contract Claim Under UIM Policy Survives Motion to Dismiss but Extra-contractual Claims are Abated
Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 06/28/2019
Divided Supreme Court Remands TPPCA Claim Following Payment of Appraisal Award
Ortiz v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 06/28/2019
Supreme Court Confirms that Payment of an Appraisal Award Bars the Insured's Breach of Contract and Bad Faith Claims but Remands TPPCA Claim
Price v. Life Ins. Co. of North America
Court: SD Tx 06/28/2019
Court Partially Dismisses ERISA's Claims for Failure to State a Claim for Relief
