The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 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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News
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Appraisals in First-Party Insurance?
Order the recording of the 12/5/23 webinar to hear what the presenters think about appraisals, attorney’s fees and other issues that are frequently disputed in first party claims.
Announcing the Fall 2023 Texas 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.
Did you Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Arbitrating Insurance Cases: A Round-Table Discussion?
Order the recording of the 9/19/23 webinar to get the latest updates on ADR in insurance cases from the perspective of arbitrators, mediators, litigators and in-house supervisors.
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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.
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
D. Reynolds Company, LLC v. AGCS Marine Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/30/2024
Attorneys' Fees Limited Under Chapter 542A Where Notice Was Not Impracticable
Texas Green Star Holdings, LLC v. Landmark American Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/30/2024
Remand Denied Where Court Retains Supplemental Jurisdiction Over Broker and Agent Defendants
Knopp v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 07/30/2024
Insurer Prevails in Dispute Over Cause of Roof Damage To Home
Nelson v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/29/2024
Court Grants in Part and Denies In Part Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in First Party Dispute
Thurman v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ED Tx 07/26/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Following Payment of Appraisal Award
Urban Oaks Builders, LLC v. Gemini Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/26/2024
Excess Carrier Has No Duty to Defend Where Primary's Duty to Defend Never Ceased in Construction Defect Dispute
Urban Oaks Builders, LLC v. Gemini Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/26/2024
Fact Issue as to Whether Attorneys' Fees Incurred In Bankruptcy Action Following Breach of Duty to Defend Recoverable as Consequential Damages
Urban Oaks Builders, LLC v. Gemini Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/26/2024
Court Denies Insured's Motion for Summary Judgment Addressing Duty to Indemnify in Construction Defect Dispute
Thurman v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ED Tx 07/26/2024
Fact Issues Regarding Timeliness of Appraisal and Pre-Appraisal Payments Preclude Summary Judgment
Gospel Light Eritrean Baptist Church v. Farmers General Insurance Agency, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 07/25/2024
Insurance Agency's Motion to Dismiss Granted in Part
