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.
The Insurance Law Section serves to promote the understanding and development of Texas insurance law by providing high quality educational resources to the bench, bar, and public and by promoting collegiality among those with an interest in 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
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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.
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Case Note: Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Payment of an appraisal award on a denied claim does not affect a carrier's potential liability for prompt pay damages under Texas Insurance Code § 542.060.
Great Opportunities in the Face of Impending Regulations
The explosion of “Big Data” is revolutionizing our society and providing new opportunities for insurers and consumers.
Recent Decisions
In re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/26/2019
Appellate Court Rules on Mandamus that a Valid Stowers Claim May Not Require an Excess Judgment in a Matter of First Impression
USAA Texas Lloyd’s Co. v. Griffith
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 06/26/2019
Appellate Court Affirms Bad Faith Judgment against Insurer in Hail Damage Coverage Dispute
United Fire & Casualty Co. v. Gossetts, Inc.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 06/21/2019
Appellate Court Overturns Appraisal Award Based on Mistake
McAdams v. Palomar Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/20/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Remand Based on Insurer's Election of Responsibility Under Chapter 542A
Gallardo v. Insurance Co. of the State of Pennsylvania
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 06/20/2019
Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court Judgment for Insurer in Dispute over Workers' Compensation Benefits
Maxim Crane Works v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/19/2019
Court Finds Insured has Standing to Sue Despite Assignment in Deductible Endorsement but that Texas Anti-Indemnity Act Voided Additional Insured Coverage in Contracting Dispute
Ewell v. Centauri Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/17/2019
Court Finds that Insurer's Pre-Suit Acceptance of Liability of Adjuster Supported Removal to Federal Court
Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. Slay Engineering
Court: WD Tx 06/13/2019
Broad Breach of Contract Exclusion Applied to Preclude Duty to Defend Contractor
Mosley v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/13/2019
District Court Adopts Magistrate Judge's Recommendation in Standing Dispute Pertaining to UM/UIM Coverage
In re Old Republic Risk Management
Court: Tx 12-Tyler 06/12/2019
Appellate Court Finds that Trial Court Abused its Discretion in Denying Workers' Compensation Insurer's Plea to the Jurisdiction and Motion to Dismiss
