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
7/26/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, TX)
Articles
Case Note: Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Payment of an appraisal award on a denied claim does not affect a carrier's potential liability for prompt pay damages under Texas Insurance Code § 542.060.
Great Opportunities in the Face of Impending Regulations
The explosion of “Big Data” is revolutionizing our society and providing new opportunities for insurers and consumers.
Recent Decisions
Experience Infusion Center, LLC v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/23/2019
Court Denies Attorney's Motion to Intervene in Dispute Over Policy Proceeds
Robbins Place West Campus, LLC v. Mid-Century Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/21/2019
Magistrate Judge Recommends Remand in Light of Late Election of Responsibliity under Chapter 542A
Generation Trade, Inc. v. Ohio Security Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/21/2019
District Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer in Commerical Property Insurance Dispute
Cohen v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/17/2019
District Court Affirms Summary Judgment Based on Statute of Limitations in Flood Insurance Dispute
State Farm Lloyds v. MacKeen
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 05/17/2019
Appellate Court Finds Reversible Error in Trial Court's Instruction that Insurer Failed to Comply with the Insurance Policy
Amerigas Propane, L.P. v. Aboytes-Muniz
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 05/16/2019
Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Summary Judgment in Workers' Compensation Insurance Dispute
Greatland Investment, Inc. v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/15/2019
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Chapter 542A
Vyas v. Atain Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/15/2019
Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Insurer's Election of Liability Under Chapter 542A
Stadium Motorcars, LLC v. Federal Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/15/2019
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Insured's Untimely Notice of Arbitration Proceeding and Award
Sadovsky v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/15/2019
Court Grants Insurer's Summary Judgment Motion because It was Prejudiced by its Insured's Late Notice of Loss in Homeowner's Insurance Policy Dispute
