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
Did You Miss the Covid-19 Insurance Law Webinar?
Order the recording of the 4/22/20 webinar: "COVID-19: Can Insurance Inoculate Against Damage from the Virus?”
Did You Miss the March 25 Webinar on UM/UIM?
Order the recording of the recent webinar: "On the Road Again with UM/UIM: Is There a Brainard Detour on the Horizon?"
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 Adopts Collusive-Fraud Exception to Eight Corners Rule
The Texas Supreme Court has—for the first time—expressly adopted an exception to the eight-corners rule, to be applied in cases where the insured and a third party fraudulently collude to secure a defense.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects District Judge’s Exception to the “Eight-Corners Rule”
Jeffrey Glass recently wrote about a question, certified to the Texas Supreme Court by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, regarding the continuing validity of the “eight corners” rule.
Recent Decisions
Loya Insurance Co. v. Avalos
Court: Tx Sup 05/01/2020
Supreme Court Recognizes Fraud Exception to the "Eight Corners" Rule
Sentinel Insurance Co. v. Ortiz
Court: 5th Cir 04/30/2020
Fifth Circuit Rules against Workers' Compensation Insurer over Issue of Standing
Sanchez, Jr. v. Great American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/29/2020
Commercial Auto Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on UIM Exclusion
Mt. Javed Adventures, Ltd. v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/27/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Grant of Partial Summary Judgment in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Guzman v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 04/27/2020
Court Excludes Insured's Expert and Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. All Citizens Transportation, LLC
Court: ED Tx 04/24/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Proper Policy Cancellation
Helayas Logistics, LLC v. Stineman
Court: ED Tx 04/22/2020
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand in Cargo Loss Insurance Dispute
Hamorsky v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/21/2020
District Court Compels Appraisal and Abates Case in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute
Alvarez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of Preserved TPPCA Claim
Lazos v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of Preserved TPPCA Claim
