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 “Insuring Cannabis in Texas”?
Order the recording of the 7/20/21 Webinar "Insuring Cannabis in Texas"
Winners Announced for the Inaugural Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
Michael W. Huddleston Receives McMains Legend Award
Congratulations to our 2020 Legends of Texas Insurance Law Award recipient.
Events
Articles
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
Hammond v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/21/2023
Motion to Compel Arbitration Denied Where Travel Insurer Failed to Register With AAA
Signal Ridge Owners Association, Inc. v. Landmark American Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/17/2023
Nonsignatories to an Insurance Policy Containing an Arbitration Clause Can Compel Arbitration
Guzman v. Allstate Assurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/16/2023
Following Bench Trial, Court Enters Judgment Rescinding Life Insurance Policy
Trillium Pumps USA, Inc. v. FCCI Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 02/16/2023
Magistrate Recommends Court Side With Surety Insurer on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Over Bond Claim
Kazanjian v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 02/15/2023
Court Grants In Part Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Extra-Contractual Claims in Hail Damage Dispute
In Re State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 02/15/2023
Court Abused Its Discretion By Appointing an Attorney as Umpire in Property Damage Dispute
Gilbane Building Co., Inc. v. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Elite Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/15/2023
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees Based on Chapter 542A
Great American Insurance Co. of New York v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 02/09/2023
Insurers' Settlement Agreement Void Under the Uniform Condominium Act
Bakri v. Nautilus Insurance Co
Court: ND Tx 02/07/2023
Court Denies Insurer's Motions to Strike Claims Handling Expert and for Summary Judgment in Cosmetic Damage Exclusion Dispute
Collins v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 02/03/2023
Bona Fide Coverage Dispute Bars All Claims Except Chapter 542 Claims
