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 – Texas Supreme Court 2021 Insurance Decisions: Shifting the Playing Field
Order the recording of the 8/31/21 webinar and get the latest update on recent Texas Supreme Court decisions affecting Insurance Law.
Did you miss the Insurance Law Webinar “Insuring Cannabis in Texas”?
Order the recording of 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.
Events
18th Annual Advanced Insurance Law Course
Join us September 30 - October 1 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. Registration is open!
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
Green v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/26/2021
Northern District of Texas Again Holds Post-Suit 542A Election Does Not Support Removal
In Re Geico County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 08/25/2021
Trial Court Erred By Refusing to Abate Bad Faith Claims Arising Out of UIM Claim
Maxim Crane Works, L.P. v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 08/25/2021
Fifth Circuit Certifies Question to Texas Supreme Court Concerning Meaning of Employee Under TAIA
Polinard, Jr. v. Covington Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/24/2021
Additional Insured's Claims Against Agents Dismissed; Remand Denied
Acre v. American National Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 08/24/2021
Court Reverses Summary Judgment For Insurer in Rescission Suit
Putman v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/23/2021
District Court Denies Challenge to Insured's Bad Faith Expert
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Copart of Connecticut, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 08/20/2021
Pollution Exclusions Precludes Duty to Defend and Duty to Indemnify
Shih v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 08/20/2021
Court Denies Remand Due to ERISA Pre-Emption
Aqrawi v. American Modern Property and Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/20/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Dispute Over Exotic Car
East Texas Educational Insurance Association v. Ramirez
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 08/20/2021
Court Affirms Judgment For Claimant in Workers' Comp Dispute
