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
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
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).
Recent Decisions
Mletzko v. Dailey
Court: WD Tx 09/29/2020
Uninsured Motorist Insurer Improperly Joined; Remand Denied
Infinity Exhibits, Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: Other 09/28/2020
Florida Federal Court Dismisses COVID-19 Dispute for Failure to Allege Direct Physical Loss or Damage
Siplast, Inc. v. Employers Mutual Casualty Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/25/2020
Commercial General Liability Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend Roofing Company
Nexxt Holding, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America
Court: SD Tx 09/24/2020
Court Dismiss Attorneys' Fees Claims Because of Improper Notice Under Chapter 542A
Celerio v. United Financial Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/24/2020
Court Denies Remand in UIM Dispute
Bowers v. Chubb Lloyd’s Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: ND Tx 09/24/2020
Remand Denied Where State Court Dismissal of Adjuster Created Diversity
In re Mountain Valley Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 09/24/2020
Insurer Not Entitled to Discovery on Loss Valuation Based on Record
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Boys & Girls Club of Coastal Bend
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 09/24/2020
Court Reverses and Renders Judgment for Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Rekerdres & Sons Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Heger
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 09/24/2020
Texas Comptroller Properly Assessing Taxes on Policies Insuring Cotton Bales Temporarily Located in Texas
Cerda v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/24/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Insured's Original State Court Petition
