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
Michael W. Huddleston Receives McMains Legend Award
Congratulations to our 2020 Legends of Texas Insurance Law Award recipient.
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?"
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.
Recent Decisions
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. PHI Air Medical, LLC
Court: Tx Sup 06/26/2020
In Split Opinion, Supreme Court of Texas Rejects Preemption Argument in Worker's Compensation Dispute
Loadmaster Universal Rigs, Inc. v. Twin City Fire Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 06/25/2020
Summary Judgment Reversed in Premium Dispute
Stewart v. Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: SD Tx 06/24/2020
District Court Grants Summary Judgment to Insurer Under Additional Coverage for Collapse
Infinity County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Tatsch
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/24/2020
Divided Court Rules for Insurer in Dispute Over Commercial Auto Policy Exclusion
Starco Impex, Inc. v. Landmark American Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/23/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
John Hancock Life Insurance Co. v. Greer
Court: SD Tx 06/23/2020
District Court Grants Summary Judgment to Decedent's Estate in Life Insurance Dispute
Maxus Liquidating Trust v. Greenstone Assurance, Ltd.
Court: ED Tx 06/23/2020
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Insured's Claims in Environmental and Pollution Dispute
Yasenyev v. Cottingham & Butler Claim Services, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 06/20/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand in UIM Coverage Dispute
Marchbanks v. Liberty Insurance Corp.
Court: Tx Sup 06/19/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute under the Prompt Payment of Claims Act
Perry v. United Services Automobile Association
Court: Tx Sup 06/19/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of TPPCA Claim
