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
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
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, TX)
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
Lefcourt v. The Health Enrollment Group, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 09/05/2019
Claims Against Health Insurance Broker Survive Motion to Dismiss
Taboada v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 09/05/2019
District Court Ends Abatement of Case and Dismisses Insureds' Extra-Contractual Claims in Property Damage Dispute
Royal Hospitality Corp. v. Underwriters at Lloyd’s
Court: SD Tx 09/05/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Summary Judgment Ruling Involving Excess Insurers
Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. Behar
Court: SD Tx 09/04/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate Decision to Lift Stay and Proceed with Certain Claims in Medical Billing Dispute
Malone v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 09/03/2019
Motion to Remand Granted Where Possibility of Recovery Against Agent Existed
Shin v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 09/03/2019
Court Applies Barbara Technologies and Holds That Insurer Did Not Owe Prompt Payment Penalties
In re Landmark American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 09/03/2019
Appellate Court Conditionally Grants Writ of Mandamus in Discovery Dispute on Late Notice Issue
Sternberg v. Metlife Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/30/2019
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims Based on Contractual Limitations Period in ERISA policy
La Mirage Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Wright National Flood Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/29/2019
Court Dismisses Insured's State Law Claims against Flood Insurer Due to Federal Preemption, LEaving Breach of Contract as Only Surviving Claim
Lloyd’s Syndicate 457 v. FloaTEC, LLC
Court: SD Tx 08/29/2019
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Alter or Amend Summary Judgment Ruling
