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
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, TX)
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
Etienne v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 14-Houston 09/10/2019
Appellate Court Overrules Challenge to Trial Court Appointment of Appraisal Umpire and Finds it Lacked Jurisdiction to Review Sanction of Insured's Attorney
Phan VM Holdings, LLC v. Evanston Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/10/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Binding Stipulation of Damages
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. York Risk Services Group Inc.
Court: 5th Cir 09/10/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insured's Claims against Third-Party Claims Administrator for Failure to State a Claim upon which Relief Could be Granted
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 09/10/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment for Insurer in Dispute with Church over Code Upgrade Coverage and Claims Handling
Judson Post 2059 v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/09/2019
District Court Denies Motion for Sanctions agasint Insurer's Counsel but Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal and Abate Case
State Farm Lloyds v. Richards
Court: 5th Cir 09/09/2019
Fifth Circuit Certifies Question to Supreme Court of Texas Regarding Exception to "Eight Corners" Rule Pertaining to Duty to Defend
Arizpe v. Principal Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/06/2019
Insurer Not Entitled to Recover Attorney's Fees for Allegedly Groundless Insurance Code Claims
Lefcourt v. The Health Enrollment Group, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 09/05/2019
Claims Against Health Insurance Broker Survive Motion to Dismiss
Taboada v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 09/05/2019
District Court Ends Abatement of Case and Dismisses Insureds' Extra-Contractual Claims in Property Damage Dispute
Royal Hospitality Corp. v. Underwriters at Lloyd’s
Court: SD Tx 09/05/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Summary Judgment Ruling Involving Excess Insurers
