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
The Protracted Battle over Obamacare: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Insurers under the Affordable Care Act
On April 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of four health insurance companies, recognizing their right to sue the federal government for unpaid subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Extra-contractual Claims in the Context of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division recently issued an opinion in a UIM case that precludes the recovery of extra-contractual damages absent a finding that the insured was entitled to benefits.
Recent Decisions
Robles v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/10/2020
Insured's Motion to Remand Granted on Amount in Controversy Grounds
In re Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 07/08/2020
Mandamus Granted in UM/UIM Lawsuit
In re Liberty County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/07/2020
Divided Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer in UIM Discovery Dispute
Hon v. Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/07/2020
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment under Flood Insurance Policy
Kong Properties, Ltd. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: ND Tx 07/07/2020
District Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insured and Denies Insurer's Plea in Abatement in Property Insurance Dispute
Barnes v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 07/06/2020
District Court Adopts Recommendation and Finds that the Insured's State Law Claims were Preempted by ERISA
Martinez v. Nationwide General Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/02/2020
District Court Compels Appraisal but Refuses to Abate Case Pending Appraisal
Umang Residency LLC v. Tri-State Insurance Co. of Minnesota
Court: WD Tx 06/30/2020
Bona Fide Coverage Dispute Supports Summary Judgment for Insurer on Extracontractual Claims
Claypool v. Steadfast Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/29/2020
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Denied but Abatement Granted
Ohio Security Insurance Co. v. Grace Funeral Home, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 06/28/2020
District Court Denies Summary Judgment for Insurer in Regard to Defense Obligations Owed to a Funeral Home
