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.
The Insurance Law Section serves to promote the understanding and development of Texas insurance law by providing high quality educational resources to the bench, bar, and public and by promoting collegiality among those with an interest in 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
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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.
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Case Note: Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Payment of an appraisal award on a denied claim does not affect a carrier's potential liability for prompt pay damages under Texas Insurance Code § 542.060.
Great Opportunities in the Face of Impending Regulations
The explosion of “Big Data” is revolutionizing our society and providing new opportunities for insurers and consumers.
Recent Decisions
Pamphile v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 10/04/2017
Insured not Bound by Proof of Loss Pre-Suit Notice Requirement
Salinas v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: 6th Cir 10/04/2017
Passenger in Stolen Car Cannot Claim Under UM/UIM Policy
Badmus v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 10/02/2017
Carrier Not Liable Under Accidental Death Policy Because Insured Not Dead
Mauldin v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 10/02/2017
Insurance Adjuster Fraudulently Joined, Again
Jaime v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 09/29/2017
Magistrate Judge Recommends that Insured's Motion to Remand be Granted
Evanston Ins. Co. v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 09/29/2017
Court Adopts Magistrate Finding of Multiple "Occurrences" In Multi-Collision Wreck
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 09/29/2017
District Court Adopts Magistrate Recommendation and Obligates Mid-Continent to Pay for Separate Auto Accident
JNH Holding, Inc. v. Nationwide Prop. and Cas. Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/29/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Plaintiff's Extra-Contractual Claims
Wakefield v. Allstate Vehicle and Prop. Cas. Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/29/2017
Court Grants Remand Due to Insufficient Amount in Controversy
In re Old Republic Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 09/28/2017
Workers' Comp Insurer Prevails in Lifetime Income Benefits Dispute
