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
2/27/20 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, TX)
2/27/20 Insurance Law Section Networking Event – Austin
RSVP's are requested for this special Happy Hour Networking Event February 27th in Austin.
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
Linnus v. Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: SD Tx 01/22/2020
District Court Stays All Claims Pending Appraisal in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute
Ibarra v. Texas Farmers Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/22/2020
Court Grants Summary Judgment Due to Late Notice under Flood Policy
Lopez v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 01/21/2020
Court Rules on Summary Judgment Following Timely Payment of Appraisal Award
Project Surveillance, Inc. v. The Travelers Indemnity Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/21/2020
Court Rules that Professional Liability Exclusion Precluded Insurer's Duty to Defend
Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc. v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 01/17/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Jurisdiction over New Jersey Company and Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Pollution Dispute
Pearson v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/17/2020
Timely Payment of Appraisal Awards Bars Insured's Claims and Attorneys' Fees Demand
Taboada v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 01/17/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Extra-Contractual Claims in Part
Copeland v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/16/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Wilson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/15/2020
District Court Dismisses Unripe Underinsured Motorist Claims
Ticer v. Imperium Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/15/2020
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand, Severs and Remands Claims agianst Non-Diverse Defendant to State Court
