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.
Join The Section
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
Order the Recording of the July 17th Webinar on Insurance Appraisal
Miss the live event? Order the recording of the webinar: "The Supreme Court Weighs In: Insurance Appraisal in Texas after Ortiz and Barbara Technologies"
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
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
Kea v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/10/2019
District Court Grants Severance of Extra-Contractual Claims but Denies Abatement Pending Resolution of Breach of Contract Claim
Barnes Burk Self Storage, LLC v. United Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/10/2019
District Court Employs Exception to Voluntary-Involuntary Rule, Denying Motion to Remand
Blue v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/09/2019
District Court Stays Case Following Dismissal of Misrepresentation Claims and Orders Parties to Submit Damages to Appraisal Process
Hanover Insurance Co. v. Oryx Oilfield Holdings LLC
Court: ND Tx 12/09/2019
Surety Granted Summary Judgment on Breach of Contract Claim for Amounts Paid Under Bonds
Facility Insurance Co. v. Vista Hospital of Dallas
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/05/2019
A hospital has prevailed in its long running dispute with numerous workers' comp insurers and self-insureds regarding what is a fair and reasonable reimbursement rate for the medical care provided to injured workers.
Brandy Ventures, LLC v. Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 12/03/2019
Magistrate Judge Denies Cross Motions to Strike Expert Testimony in Commercial Property Dispute
Piney Woods ER III, LLC v. Centene Corporation
Court: ED Tx 12/02/2019
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Dispute Over Medical Payments
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London v. Prime Natural Resources, Inc.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/27/2019
Appellate Court Reverses Treble Damages and Portion of Prompt Payment Award in Oil Well Insurance Dispute
Rodriguez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 11/27/2019
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Stipulation of Damages Filed After Removal
Rubio v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 11/26/2019
District Court Denies Motion to Remand, Notes Insured's Failure to File Binding Stipulation Prior to Removal
