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
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
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, TX)
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Networking Event – Houston
RSVP's are requested for this special Happy Hour Networking Event November 20th in Houston.
Articles
Texas Supreme Court to Review Judge McBryde’s Exception to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently certified to the Texas Supreme Court, and the latter accepted, a question that could end up undermining the "eight corners" rule.
New Texas Statutes Enforce Payment of Deductibles by Homeowners
Homeowners insurance policyholders and construction contractors should be aware of new law affecting payment of deductibles in Texas.
Recent Decisions
C-Bons International Golf Group, Inc. v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/22/2019
Choice of Law Issues Prevent Dismissal of Claims Against Agent
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London Subscribing to Policy No. B1230AP03924A17 v. Property Risk Services Management II
Court: ND Tx 10/21/2019
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Join Lloyd's Syndicates to Lawsuit, Orders Lloyd's to Plead Sufficient Jurisdictional Facts
Stokley v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 10/18/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal and Abate Litigation
Nova Casualty Co., Ltd. v. Cattle Town Feeders, Ltd.
Court: ND Tx 10/16/2019
Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on All Claims After Payment of Appraisal Award
Allstate Insurance Co. a/s/o Vasquez v. Barnet
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 10/14/2019
Appellate Court Dismisses Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction based on Party's Failure to Adhere to Requirements Associated with its Motion to Reinstate
Arnold v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 10/10/2019
District Court Denies Remand but Grants Motion to Dismiss Two of Insured's UIM Claims after Voluntarily Dismissing Underinsured Motorist
Farmers Group Inc. v. Geter
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 10/10/2019
Class Action Homeowners Insurance Dispute Remanded to Trial Court
Apollo Medflight, LLC v. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Court: ND Tx 10/04/2019
District Court Adopts, in Part, Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, Dismisses Causes of Action against Insurer under the Texas Insurance Code
Pensado v. Life Insurance Co. of North America
Court: WD Tx 10/03/2019
Insured's Tortious Interference Claim against Disability Plan Insurer Survives Motion to Dismiss
Cobalt International v. Alterra America Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 10/03/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Remand Decision Based on Untimely Notice of Removal
