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 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
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
4/9/20 In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, 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
In re First Specialty Insurance Corp.
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 03/02/2020
Case Stayed by Appellate Court for Consideration of Insurer's Writ of Mandamus in Venue Dispute
Blue v. Wright National Flood Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 02/28/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Flood Insurance Dispute
Huerta v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/28/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Dismissal of Claims in Life Insurance Dispute, but allows Plaintiff to Re-Plead
Allied World Specialty Insurance Co. v. McCathern, P.L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir 02/26/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Legal Malpractice Insurer's Duty to Defend Law Firm and Lawyer
State Farm Lloyds v. Fuentes
Court: Tx 14-Houston 02/25/2020
Bad Faith Verdict Affirmed Following Remand
Pease v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 02/25/2020
Motion to Dismiss Granted under Liability Policy on Claim for Insured's Own Bodily Injuries
O’Neal v. Wingate
Court: ED Tx 02/25/2020
District Court Remands Flood Insurance Claims Procuring Case to State Court
Faith Pleases God Church Corp. v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/20/2020
Court Dismisses Claims against Adjuster Due to Pre-Suit Acceptance of Responsibility
Alcala v. Republic Lloyds
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 02/20/2020
Court of Appeals Reverses Judgment for Insurer on Prompt Payment Claim following Appraisal Award Payment
Tippett v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 02/20/2020
Appellate Court Denies Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment in Homeowner's Insurance Policy Dispute
