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
Insurance Law Webinar – Practical Stowers
9/29/20 Webinar: "Practical Stowers: Tips and Traps from the Initial Demand to the Stowers Suit Itself"
Articles
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
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).
Recent Decisions
Evanston Insurance Co. v. OPF Enterprises, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir 08/31/2020
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insured on Dispute over Notice of Claim
Bridges Equipment, Ltd v. Berkley Regional Insurance Co., et. al.
Court: WD Tx 08/31/2020
Motion to Remand Denied for Lack of Plausible Claims against Adjusters
10E, LLC v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut
Court: Other 08/28/2020
California District Court Dismisses Insured's Claim for Business Income Coverage in COVID-19 Dispute
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: Tx 1-Houston 08/27/2020
Insurer Cannot Rely on Equity to Obtain Reimbursement from Other Insurers for Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
Childress v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 3-Austin 08/27/2020
Workers' Compensation Insurer Prevails in Dispute over Employer's Standing
Espinoza v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/26/2020
Court Denies Insured's Motion for Summary Judgment in UIM Dispute
Skogen v. RFJ Auto Group, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 08/26/2020
Court Determines that Claim Documents Created Prior to ERISA Suit Were Not Work Product
Espinoza v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/26/2020
Court Denies Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment as to Liability in UIM Dispute
Unlimited Services, LLC v. Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
Court: SD Tx 08/26/2020
District Court Agrees that Potential Additional Insured's Contract Construction Claim is Ripe for Adjudication
Malaube, LLC v. Greenwich Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/26/2020
Florida Court Dismisses COVID-19 Dispute for Failure to Allege Direct Physical Loss or Damage
