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
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
American National County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Medina
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 08/22/2018
Appellate Court Reverses and Renders Judgment for Insurer after Finding Prejudice by Insured's Failure to Cooperate
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Trahan
Court: Tx 14-Houston 08/21/2018
Court of Appeals Applies Wedel Decision, Affirms Summary Judgment against Insurer in Worker's Compensation Subrogation Case
Sanchez v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ED Tx 08/21/2018
District Court Summarily Denies Summary Judgment in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute over Functional Roof Damage
John Hancock Life Insurance Co. v. Ward
Court: SD Tx 08/21/2018
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment
Rodriguez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 08/17/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Statute of Limitations
Spih Tyler, LLC v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/17/2018
In a Series of Three Decisions, District Court Grants Insurers' and Insurance Agent's Motions to Dismiss
Biasatti v. Guideone National Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 08/16/2018
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Claim for Underpayment of Policy Proceeds
In Re Liberty County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 08/16/2018
Court Ordered to Quash Deposition of Insurer's Corporate Representative in UIM Lawsuit
Caruth v. Chubb Lloyd’s Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: ND Tx 08/16/2018
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss because of Viable Claim Asserted against Adjuster
ETrade Financial Corp. v. U.S. Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/16/2018
District Court Grants Motion to Remand Insurance Law Claims Despite Underlying Dispute Regarding the Phillipines
