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
Order the Recording of the July 17th Webinar on Insurance Appraisal
Miss the live event? Order the recording of the webinar: "The Supreme Court Weighs In: Insurance Appraisal in Texas after Ortiz and Barbara Technologies"
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
2/27/20 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, TX)
2/27/20 Insurance Law Section Networking Event – Austin
RSVP's are requested for this special Happy Hour Networking Event February 27th in Austin.
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
Burrell v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 02/03/2020
Insured under Employee Benefits Plan not Entitled to Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Alley Theatre v. Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/31/2020
District Court Issues Summary Judgment Split Decision in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
AXO Staff Leasing LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/31/2020
Insured under Crime Policy Must Comply with Duties in Event of Loss Provision
Gonzalez v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 01/31/2020
District Court Grants Insurer's Request for Leave to Amend its Answer, Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
Boardman v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/29/2020
District Court Remands UIM Dispute to State Court on Amount in Controversy Issue
Conkey v. Corker
Court: ND Tx 01/28/2020
District Court Sua Sponte Remands Case to State Court for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Walther v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/27/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand based on "Legal Certainty" Test
Hill Country Villas Townhouse Owners’ Association, Inc. v. Everest Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/23/2020
Insurance Code Claims Against Adjuster Sufficiently Pled to Justify Remand
Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Inclan
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 01/23/2020
Another Court of Appeals Holds that UM/UIM Claims Can Be Decided In a Declaratory Judgment Action
Goodman v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 01/22/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Dispute Over Flood Damage
