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
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?"
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
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
4/9/20 In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, 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
In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 03/17/2020
Mandamus Issued in UM/UIM Dispute Regarding Timeliness of Insurer's Offer to Settle
Ironwood Building II, Ltd. v. Axis Surplus Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 03/13/2020
Fact Issue as to Whether Hail and Tornado Damages were the Result of Concurrent or Independent Causes
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool v. City of Hidalgo
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 03/12/2020
Trial Court has Power to Order Risk Pool to Participate in Appraisal Process
Reyna v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 03/12/2020
Court Grants Summary Judgment on All Claims Following Payment of Appraisal Award
Turner v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 03/12/2020
District Court Rules that Third-Party Claimants Lack Standing to Sue for Coverage following Default Judgment
Davila v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 3-Austin 03/12/2020
Court of Appeals Affirms Objections to Summary Judgment Evidence in Worker's Compensation Dispute
City of Spearman v. Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 03/11/2020
The Court found that the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool may deny coverage without a showing of prejudice due to a city's failure to timely submit a proof of loss.
PMG International, Ltd. v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of America
Court: WD Tx 03/11/2020
Insured's Failure to Provide Pre-Suit Demand Precludes Recovery of Attorneys' Fees
Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. Huser Construction Co., Inc.
Court: 5th Cir 03/11/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Breach of Contract Exclusion Dispute
Boys Scouts of America v. The Hartford Fire Accident & Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/10/2020
District Court Finds Parties Lack Diversity but Remand not Immediately Required Pending Further Review of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
