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
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
Landmark American Insurance Co. v. Eagle Supply & Manufacturing L.P.
Court: 10th Cir 08/25/2017
Court Reverses Assignment Holding Based on Gandy
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Sterling Custom Homes
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 08/24/2017
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands Dispute, Finds Cross-Suits Exclusion Inapplicable to Claim by GC against its Subcontractor
Johnson v. State Farm Mututal Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 08/18/2017
Supreme Court Denies Petition for Review
Longhorn Gasket and Supply Co. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 08/18/2017
Fifth Circuit Holds that Asbestos is a Pollutant, Remands Case for Determination of Applicability of "Sudden and Accidental" Exception
Hendricks v. Novae Corporate Underwriting, Ltd.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 08/18/2017
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Applying Texas Law, Finds Assignment Invalid under Gandy
Weiner v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Court: Tx Sup 08/18/2017
District Court Evaluates ERISA Preemption of Civil Theft Claim, Determines that Subject Matter Jurisdiction Exists
Abdon v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/17/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss and Denies Insured's Motion to Amend Complaint
Hengemuhle v. Acceptance Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/17/2017
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Improper Joinder
Hazen v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/16/2017
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Sever and Abate Extra-Contractual Claims
Admiral Insurance Co. v. Gulshan Enterprises, Inc.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/16/2017
Court Denies Third-Party Plaintiff's Motion to Intervene
