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
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.
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?”
Events
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
5/13/21 Council Meeting (Virtual)
2021 Section Annual Membership Business Meeting & CLE
6/2/21 - Current Section members can RSVP to join us for this online CLE and membership meeting.
Articles
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.
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...
Recent Decisions
Lebron v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Court: 5th Cir 04/13/2021
Fifth Circuit Affirms Denial of Benefits under Accidental Death Policy Based on Treatment Exclusion
In re Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/12/2021
Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer in Bad Faith Lawsuit
Ilios Production Design, LLC v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/12/2021
Magistrates Finds COVID-19 Related Claims Do Not Constitute Physical Loss Under Property Policy
Farmers Group, Inc. v. Geter
Court: Tx Sup 04/09/2021
Supreme Court Rules for Insurer in Class Action on Interpretation of a Homeowners' Policy
Long v. Dearborn National Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/08/2021
District Court Dismisses Long-Term Disability Claim
National Casualty Co. v. KT2 LLC
Court: ND Tx 04/08/2021
Insurer's Motion for Default Judgment Denied for Risk of Inconsistent Judgments
Landmark American Insurance Co. v. Millennium Realty Investors, LLC
Court: ND Tx 04/08/2021
District Court Denies Motions to Dismiss and Stay Coverage Action Following Payment of Claim
Lewis v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ND Tx 04/05/2021
Payment by Insurer to Insured and Mortgagee Constitutes Claim Under Chapter 542A
Overstreet v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/02/2021
Summary Judgment Granted Against Insured for Failure to Segregate Covered Damages
Tijerina v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/01/2021
Court Bifurcates Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
