The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 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
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Anti-Indemnity Act for Construction Contracts?
Order the recording of the 8/10/22 webinar to get the latest update on recent court opinions, trends in litigation, and unresolved issues.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Turning Eight Corners into a New Era?
Order the recording of the 4/27/22 webinar to get the latest update on this much-anticipated Texas Supreme Court decision.
Insurance Law Webinar – Firearms and Insurance Law
Order the recording of the 12/7/21 webinar to get the latest update on recent Firearm decisions affecting Insurance Law.
Events
Articles
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.
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...
Recent Decisions
Bagheri v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 11/15/2022
Court Grants Summary Judgment Where Insured Failed to Segregate Damages
McArthur v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: WD Tx 11/15/2022
Magistrate Recommends Summary Judgment on Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims in Storm Damage Dispute
In Re Mountain Valley Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 11/10/2022
Trial Court's Order Compelling Production of Insurer's Privileged Communications is Abuse of Discretion
Dhaliwal v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 11/09/2022
Insured Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Damages Where Appraisal Award Contained Mistakes
Sentinel Insurance Co. v. Choice! Energy Services Retail LP
Court: SD Tx 11/08/2022
Insurer Owes Duty to Defend in Coverage B Dispute
Holman’s DNA Trucking And Construction, LLC v. National Liability & Fire Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/07/2022
Motor Carrier Liability Policy Does Not Cover Cargo Damaged By Extreme Temperatures
Fiberco, Inc. v. Acadia Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/07/2022
Court Orders Summary Inquiry into Whether Plaintiff Improperly Joined Non-Diverse Lloyds Entity
Display Concepts Party Rentals, Inc. v. General Star Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/07/2022
Court Remands Action to Appoint Umpire to Appraisal Panel
Buttross v. Great Lakes Insurance SE
Court: ND Tx 11/07/2022
Court Adopts Magistrate's Recommendation to Dismiss Non-Diverse Adjuster in Light of Recent Fifth Circuit Authority
Marina Club Condominium Association v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/07/2022
Property Insurer Not Entitled to Summary Judgment in Concurrent Causation Dispute
