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
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, TX)
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Networking Event – Houston
RSVP's are requested for this special Happy Hour Networking Event November 20th in Houston.
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
Trejo v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/19/2019
Magistrate Judge Recommends Remand to State Court in Light of Viable Claim for Bad Faith Denial of Coverage by Claims Adjuster
State Farm Mutual Automobile Association v. Cook
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 09/18/2019
UM/UIM Insurer May Be in Bad Faith by Refusing to Pay Until It Has a Duty to Pay
AXO Staff Leasing, LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/16/2019
Insurer's Motion to Compel Examination Under Oath and for Abatement Granted
Pulley v. Ground Effects Landscaping
Court: WD Tx 09/16/2019
Homeowner Insurer Granted Summary Judgment because Damaged Home was not Insured's "Residence Premises"
American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co. v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/11/2019
District Court Enters Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law In Stowers Dispute Involving Excess Verdict in Wrongful Death Action
Dialysis Newco, Inc. v. Community Health Systems Group Health Plan
Court: 5th Cir 09/11/2019
Fifth Circuit Reverses District Court and Renders Judgment Against Benefits Provider on Standing Grounds
Etienne v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 14-Houston 09/10/2019
Appellate Court Overrules Challenge to Trial Court Appointment of Appraisal Umpire and Finds it Lacked Jurisdiction to Review Sanction of Insured's Attorney
Phan VM Holdings, LLC v. Evanston Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/10/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Binding Stipulation of Damages
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. York Risk Services Group Inc.
Court: 5th Cir 09/10/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insured's Claims against Third-Party Claims Administrator for Failure to State a Claim upon which Relief Could be Granted
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 09/10/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment for Insurer in Dispute with Church over Code Upgrade Coverage and Claims Handling
