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
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.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Language-based Exception to Eight-Corners Rule
The Court has addressed — and rejected — a language-based exception, under which an insurer’s duty to defend is determined by the claims alleged in the petition and the coverage provided in the policy documents.
Recent Decisions
Maxus Liquidating Trust v. Greenstone Assurance, Ltd.
Court: ED Tx 06/23/2020
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Insured's Claims in Environmental and Pollution Dispute
Yasenyev v. Cottingham & Butler Claim Services, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 06/20/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand in UIM Coverage Dispute
Marchbanks v. Liberty Insurance Corp.
Court: Tx Sup 06/19/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute under the Prompt Payment of Claims Act
Perry v. United Services Automobile Association
Court: Tx Sup 06/19/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of TPPCA Claim
Association Insurance Co. v. Clarendon National Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/18/2020
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Granted on Duties to Defend and Indemnify
Ibarra v. Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/16/2020
Insured's Breach of Contract Claim for UIM Benefits Found Premature
Stowell v. United Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/16/2020
Post-Suit 542A.006 Election Does Not Establish Improper Joinder of Adjuster in Remand Proceedings
Northgate Country Club Management, LLC v. Philadelphia Indemnity Company
Court: SD Tx 06/16/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Flood Insurance Dispute
Ibieta v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/16/2020
Federal District Court Rejects Request to Reopen UIM Case
Mo-Vac Service Company, Inc. v. Escobedo
Court: Tx Sup 06/12/2020
Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies "Intentional Injury" Exception to Exclusive Remedy Doctrine
