The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 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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Events
Articles
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Language-based Exception to Eight-Corners Rule
The Court has addressed — and rejected — a language-based exception, under which an insurer’s duty to defend is determined by the claims alleged in the petition and the coverage provided in the policy documents.
Texas Supreme Court Adopts Collusive-Fraud Exception to Eight Corners Rule
The Texas Supreme Court has—for the first time—expressly adopted an exception to the eight-corners rule, to be applied in cases where the insured and a third party fraudulently collude to secure a defense.
Recent Decisions
Hallmark Specialty Insurance Co. v. Frank Winston Crum Insurance
Court: ED Tx 03/28/2024
Insurers' Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Resolved Over Claim for Equitable Contribution of Defense Costs
Hendrex v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/22/2024
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Professional Liability Insurer
Zell v. Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/22/2024
Adjuster Improperly Joined in Underinsured Motorist Dispute
SXSW, L.L.C. v. Federal Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/21/2024
Contract Exclusion and Professional Services Exclusion Do Not Preclude Duty to Defend SXSW
Antares Reinsurance Co. Ltd., v. National Transportation Associates, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 03/20/2024
Reinsurer's Claims for Specific Performance, Breach of Contract, and Fraud Dismissed
Security Nat’l Insurance Co. v. Stagg Pools, LLC
Court: WD Tx 03/20/2024
Court Grants Insured's Motion for Summary Judgment and Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment
Montiel v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/19/2024
Motion to Strike Attorney's Fees Under 542A Denied
Robles v. AmGUARD Insurance Company
Court: SD Tx 03/18/2024
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
LM Insurance Corp. v. Nautilus Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/18/2024
Court Applies Monroe Exception in Addressing Duty to Defend
McKee v. Chubb Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 03/15/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment