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
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.
Insurance Law Webinar – Firearms and Insurance Law
Order the recording of the 12/7/21 webinar to get the latest update on recent Firearm decisions affecting Insurance Law.
Events
Articles
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.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Language-based Exception to Eight-Corners Rule
The Court has addressed — and rejected — a language-based exception, under which an insurer’s duty to defend is determined by the claims alleged in the petition and the coverage provided in the policy documents.
Recent Decisions
Martinez v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/31/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Voided Insurance Policy
Madhu Lodging Partners L.P. v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 05/30/2024
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer After Insured Fails to Challenge All Potential Grounds For Judgment In its Appeal
Brushy Creek Family Hospital, LLC v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Court: WD Tx 05/30/2024
Court Finds that Insured Failed to Exhaust Administrative Remedies and Granted Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment
Guardian Flight LLC v. Health Care Service Corporation
Court: ND Tx 05/30/2024
Private Cause of Action Does Not Exist to Enforce Independent Dispute Resolution Award Under the No Surprises Act
First Baptist Church of Sour Lake v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/28/2024
Insurer's Motion to Strike Attorney's Fees Under Chapter 542A is Untimely
Harris v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 05/28/2024
Alleged Beneficiary's Action Dismissed in COBRA and ERISA Dispute for Life Insurance Benefits
McKee v. Chubb Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 05/28/2024
Court Overrules Insured's Objections to Magistrate's Recommendations, Denies Insured's Motion for Leave to Designate Experts, and Adopts Magistrate's Report and Recommendations
Hope v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 05/28/2024
Court Rejects Portion of Magistrate Judge's Recommendation Denying Summary Judgment for Insurer on DTPA Claims
USAA Casualty Insurance Co. v. Letot
Court: Tx Sup 05/24/2024
Court Reverses Class Certification and Remands to Trial Court to Resolve Individual Claim Arising Out of Insurer's Valuation of Vintage Mercedes
Padron v. Am. Economy Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/24/2024
Court Dismisses Claims Against Adjuster With Prejudice
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