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
Insurance Law Webinar – Insuring Cannabis in Texas
Don't Miss the 7/20/21 Webinar "Insuring Cannabis in Texas"
Winners Announced for the Inaugural Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
Michael W. Huddleston Receives McMains Legend Award
Congratulations to our 2020 Legends of Texas Insurance Law Award recipient.
Events
Articles
Case Note: In Re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company
Texas law has long disfavored the now uncommon practice of liability insurers “soliciting a contribution to a settlement from its insured without first committing its own policy limits.” The Supreme Court of Texas was recently faced with such a situation.
Subject to Exceptions? Texas Supreme Court Accepts Challenge to “Eight Corners” Rule
Last March, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Richards v. State Farm Lloyds, unanimously ratifying the “Eight Corners” Rule as a settled feature of Texas law. However, the Court set the stage for future challenge to this consensus when it noted the “Eight Corners” Rule could “possibly” be “subject…to exceptions.” Which exceptions? How many exceptions? It appears we may soon find out.
Recent Decisions
Beazley Underwriting, Ltd. v. Daniels Hospitality Group, LLC
Court: WD Tx 06/22/2021
District Court Grants Judgment on the Pleadings for Insurer in COVID-19 Dispute
CapLOC, LLC v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe Ltd.
Court: ND Tx 06/22/2021
District Court Issues Mixed Order on Motion to Dismiss Insured Financial Institution Claims
MB2 Dental Solutions, LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/21/2021
District Court Grants Remand Following Leave to File Amended Complaint
Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London v. Block Multifamily Group, Ltd.
Court: ND Tx 06/21/2021
District Court Remands Lloyds Lawsuit for Insufficient Amount in Controversy
In re USAA General Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 06/18/2021
Supreme Court Allows Deposition of Corporate Representative to Proceed in UIM Lawsuit
Green v. Allstate Texas Lloyds, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 06/18/2021
District Court Remands Homeowner's Claim to State Court Despite Suit Against Improper Party
Exhibit Network International, Ltd. v. Union Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/16/2021
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Part in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co. v. Reininger
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/16/2021
Court Affirms Statutory Bad Faith Judgment Arising Out of Denial of Hail Claim
Issa v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/16/2021
District Court Denies Motion to Remand in UIM Dispute
Paradise Villas HOA v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/16/2021
District Court Remands Hailstorm Case to State Court
