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
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
Losciale v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/14/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Post-Appraisal Motion for Summary Judgment
Johnson v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/13/2017
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Improper Joinder
Jones v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Ins. Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/13/2017
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims
Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. Petroleum Solutions, Inc.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/12/2017
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for New Trial Following Jury Trial
Baldwin v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/11/2017
District Court Dismisses Insured's Petition for Unfair Settlement Practices in Connection with Workers' Compensation Claim
HCC Corporation, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/10/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Duty to Defend
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
