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
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?”
Did You Miss the March 25 Webinar on UM/UIM?
Order the recording of the recent webinar: "On the Road Again with UM/UIM: Is There a Brainard Detour on the Horizon?"
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 Rejects District Judge’s Exception to the “Eight-Corners Rule”
Jeffrey Glass recently wrote about a question, certified to the Texas Supreme Court by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, regarding the continuing validity of the “eight corners” rule.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19
Does insurance cover COVID-19 losses? As our national economy slows to a crawl, many businesses are desperately searching for lifelines.
Recent Decisions
Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Beasley
Court: Tx Sup 03/27/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Renders for PIP Insurer in Dispute Regarding the Calculation of the Payment Amount
Markel Insurance Co. v. 2 RJP Ventures, LLC
Court: ED Tx 03/26/2020
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Duties of Defense and Indemnity
Valentine v. Federal Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 03/26/2020
Liability Insurer Prevails on Late Notice Defense
Alley Theatre v. Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/26/2020
District Court Finds Donations to be Revenue in Business Interruption Coverage Dispute
Bernal v. Travelers Lloyds of Texas Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/26/2020
Court Abates Action Pending Compliance with EUO Request
Alley Theatre v. Hanover Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/26/2020
Court Determines That Charitable Donations Should Be Included in Calculation of Non-Profit's Business Interruption Claim
Shenavari v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/25/2020
District Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute
Byerly v. Standard Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/25/2020
District Court Rules that ERISA Claimant Is Not Entitled to Benefits or Disgorgement of Profits
In re USAA General Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 03/24/2020
Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer in Discovery Dispute
Jones v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/24/2020
District Court Grants Insured's Motion to Amend, Remands Uninsured Motorist Case to State Court
