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.
The Insurance Law Section serves to promote the understanding and development of Texas insurance law by providing high quality educational resources to the bench, bar, and public and by promoting collegiality among those with an interest in 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
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, TX)
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
Bilotto v. Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 06/16/2015
Property Insurer Prevails in Dispute with Commercial Property Owner
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Lowen Valley View, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Hail Case
Bryant v. Nueces Hospitality, LP
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Insured’s Motion to Remand in Worker's Compensation Dispute
Houston Home Dialysis, LP v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Dismisses Multiple Claims Brought by Insured in ERISA Case
Wagley v. MCL Smith, Inc.
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Nonsuit With Prejudice in Favor of Insurer Defendant
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Gabriel
Court: WD Tx
District Court Denies Insureds' Motion to Dismiss because of Pending State Court Case
State Farm Lloyds v. Fuentes
Court: Tx Sup
Supreme Court of Texas Affirms in Part, but Reverses in Part in Light of Menchaca
Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Wedel
Court: Tx Sup
Supreme Court of Texas Finds Insurer Waived Right of Recovery in Worker's Compensation Dispute
Innova Hospital San Antonio v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Court: 5th Cir
Fifth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of ERISA and State-Law Breach of Contract Claims, Affirms Dismissal of Other ERISA Claims
