The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 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
Insurance Law Webinar – The State of the Texas Concurrent Causation Doctrine
Order the recording of the 4/11/23 webinar to get the latest update on the Texas Concurrent Causation Doctrine.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Anti-Indemnity Act for Construction Contracts?
Order the recording of the 8/10/22 webinar to get the latest update on recent court opinions, trends in litigation, and unresolved issues.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Turning Eight Corners into a New Era?
Order the recording of the 4/27/22 webinar to get the latest update on this much-anticipated Texas Supreme Court decision.
Events
Articles
The Protracted Battle over Obamacare: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Insurers under the Affordable Care Act
On April 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of four health insurance companies, recognizing their right to sue the federal government for unpaid subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Extra-contractual Claims in the Context of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division recently issued an opinion in a UIM case that precludes the recovery of extra-contractual damages absent a finding that the insured was entitled to benefits.
Insurer’s Payment of Appraisal Award Not Complete Bar to Extra-Contractual Claims
The Supreme Court recently issued three per curiam opinions clarifying the effect of an insurer's payment of an appraisal award.
Recent Decisions
Ansah v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/23/2024
Insureds' Failure to Cooperate Bars Coverage and All Extracontractual Claims
First Baptist Church Daisetta Texas v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 08/23/2024
Insurer's Post-Appraisal Motion for Summary Judgment Granted in Storm Damage Dispute
Lotus Sky, LLC v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/22/2024
Abatement Proper Where Insured Did Not Provide Presuit Notice of Wind and Hail Claim
In re Surechoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 08/21/2024
Court Did Not Abuse Its Discretion By Refusing to Compel Arbitration
Mid-Continent Cas. Co. v. Vibrant Builders, LLC
Court: ND Tx 08/21/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on the Duty to Defend and Dismisses its Motion for Summary Judgment on the Duty to Indemnify Without Prejudice
Murphy v. On Your Side Nationwide Insurance Agency, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 08/21/2024
Court Denies Judgment Creditor's Motion to Remand
Sims v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/21/2024
Actual Cash Value and Depreciation Mean the Same Thing, Motion to Dismiss Denied
Frank v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/15/2024
Snap Removal Fails Where Complete Diversity Lacking, Remand Granted
Palma v. Allied Trust Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 08/13/2024
Insurer Prevails After Rescinding Homeowner's Policy Based on Misrepresentation in Application
Lavender Road Management LLC v. Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 08/08/2024
No Duty to Defend Where Underlying Petition Only Alleges Trespass
