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
SEC v. Faulkner
Court: ED Tx 06/15/2018
Northern District Allows Advancement of Defense Costs Under D&O Policy Despite Asset Freeze
Hall CA-NV v. Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/15/2018
District Court Holds that Texas Insurance Code Section 542 Does Not Apply to Title Insurance Policies
In re Ace American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 06/15/2018
A Dallas trial court abused its discretion when it refused to dismiss a workers' compensation case under the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Ulico Casualty Co. v. Pelco Construction Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 06/14/2018
Standing Issue Stymies Appeal Regarding Recovery of Attorneys' Fees
Jackson v. Gainsco, Inc.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 06/14/2018
DTPA Claim Barred By Limitations in Automobile Liability Dispute
Cruson v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/12/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Stay In Light of Pending Interlocutory Appeal
Perrett v. Allstate Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/11/2018
Court Grants Motion to Abate for Plaintiff's Failure to Comply with New Insurance Code Notice Letter Requirements
Frederking v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/10/2018
District Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration in Confirming that Drunk Driving Crash was no Accident
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Dickinson Independent School District
Court: Tx 14-Houston 06/10/2018
Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Property Insurance Case on Lack of Evidence of Causation of Covered Damages Despite Appraisal Award
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Linear Shipping, Inc.
Court: SD Tx1st Cir 06/10/2018
District Court Grants Motion for Default Judgment against Insured in Duty to Defend and Indmenify Dispute
