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
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?"
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
Articles
Texas Supreme Court Rejects District Judge’s Exception to the “Eight-Corners Rule”
Jeffrey Glass recently wrote about a question, certified to the Texas Supreme Court by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, regarding the continuing validity of the “eight corners” rule.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19
Does insurance cover COVID-19 losses? As our national economy slows to a crawl, many businesses are desperately searching for lifelines.
Recent Decisions
BITCO General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/31/2019
District Court Grants Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend Insured for Property Damage Claims Potentially Within Coverage of Commercial General Liability Policy
In re Auto Club Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/30/2019
Court Grants Mandamus after Trial Court Sets Aside Appraisal Award of $0
Seim v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 07/30/2019
A Divided En Banc Court Rules for Insurer on Limitations
Gleason v. Markel American Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 07/30/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Finding of No Coverage in D&O Dispute over Sale of Ice Cream Company
Aviles v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/29/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Partial Dismissal of Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims
MJ & JJ, LLC v. Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/29/2019
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Improper Joinder
Smith v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America
Court: 5th Cir 07/26/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Property Insurance Claim based on Statute of Limitations
Hudson Insurance Co. v. Alamo Crude Oil, LLC
Court: WD Tx 07/24/2019
District Court Considers Extrinsic Evidence, Grants Insurer's Summary Judgment that No Duty to Defend Exists
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. v. Dobbins
Court: ND Tx 07/23/2019
District Court Grants Motion to Compel Party's Return of Policy Proceeds to the Court Registry for Payment to Prevailing Party
Williams v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/23/2019
District Court Grants Motion to Remand because Claim Adjuster was Properly Joined
