The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,100 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
News
Registration is Open for the 16th Annual Advanced Insurance Law Course
Register now and join us June 6-7, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio.
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.
Recent Insurance Law Hot Topic Webinar Available Online
Did you miss the recent hot topic webinars hosted by the Insurance Law Section? The January 11, 2018 and August…
Events
Articles
Fifth Circuit Departs from Precedent to Follow ‘Menchaca’
The Fifth Circuit recently acknowledged its precedent had mistakenly established “the opposite rule from that [set forth] in Vail” for the recovery of extra-contractual damages.
Trial Practice: The Menchaca Jury Charge for Statutory Bad Faith
In Wall v. State Farm Lloyds, the First Court of Appeals addresses jury charge practice under USAA Tex. Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca, 545 S.W.3d 479 (Tex. 2018).
Recent Decisions
Baldwin v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/11/2017
District Court Dismisses Insured's Petition for Unfair Settlement Practices in Connection with Workers' Compensation Claim
HCC Corporation, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/10/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Duty to Defend
Bilotto v. Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 06/16/2015
Property Insurer Prevails in Dispute with Commercial Property Owner
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Lowen Valley View, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Hail Case
Bryant v. Nueces Hospitality, LP
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Insured’s Motion to Remand in Worker's Compensation Dispute
Houston Home Dialysis, LP v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Dismisses Multiple Claims Brought by Insured in ERISA Case
Wagley v. MCL Smith, Inc.
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Nonsuit With Prejudice in Favor of Insurer Defendant
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Gabriel
Court: WD Tx
District Court Denies Insureds' Motion to Dismiss because of Pending State Court Case
State Farm Lloyds v. Fuentes
Court: Tx Sup
Supreme Court of Texas Affirms in Part, but Reverses in Part in Light of Menchaca
Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Wedel
Court: Tx Sup
Supreme Court of Texas Finds Insurer Waived Right of Recovery in Worker's Compensation Dispute
