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
Winners Announced for the Inaugural Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
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?”
Events
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
5/13/21 Council Meeting (Virtual)
2021 Section Annual Membership Business Meeting & CLE
6/2/21 - Current Section members can RSVP to join us for this online CLE and membership meeting.
Articles
Subject to Exceptions? Texas Supreme Court Accepts Challenge to “Eight Corners” Rule
Last March, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Richards v. State Farm Lloyds, unanimously ratifying the “Eight Corners” Rule as a settled feature of Texas law. However, the Court set the stage for future challenge to this consensus when it noted the “Eight Corners” Rule could “possibly” be “subject…to exceptions.” Which exceptions? How many exceptions? It appears we may soon find out.
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...
Recent Decisions
Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Horton Family Trust, LLC
Court: ND Tx 03/24/2021
Appraisal Award and Appointed Umpire Stricken for Insured's Failure to Comply with Policy
Ahmad v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/24/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Ruling in Appraisal Dispute But Remands Prompt Payment Claim
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Discovering Me Academy, LLC
Court: SD Tx 03/23/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment as to Duty to Defend and Duty to Indemnify
Rodriguez v. Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/22/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment Following Timely Payment of Appraisal Award
Hinojos v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 03/19/2021
Divided Supreme Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer on Its Liability Under the Prompt Payment Act
In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 03/19/2021
Supreme Court Finds Trial Court Abused Its Discretion When It Refused to Bifurcate UIM Trial
Amerisure Insurance Co. v. Thermacor Process, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 03/19/2021
Cross Motions to Dismiss on Duties to Defend and Indemnify Denied
Embark Holdco Management LLC v. Cantillo & Bennett LLP
Court: Tx 3-Austin 03/17/2021
Court Rules Against Special Deputy Receiver Regarding Extent of Its Jurisdiction in Insurer Liquidation Case
Nelson v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ND Tx 03/16/2021
District Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Amount-in-Controversy Requirement
Maldonado v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America
Court: ED Tx 03/16/2021
District Court Grants Insureds' Motion for Summary Judgment in Underinsured Motorists Dispute
