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
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)
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
Southwest Marine and General Insurance Co. v. National Credit Union Administration Board
Court: WD Tx 08/20/2019
Citing Failure to Comply with Statutory Deadlines Associated with Liquidation of Credit Union, District Court Lacked Jurisdiction over Insurer's Claim for Rescission but had Jurisdiction over Its Affirmative Defenses
Trevino v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/19/2019
Court Dismisses Insured's Misrepresentation Claims and Abates Case in Favor of Appraisal
Prophet Equity LP v. Twin City Fire Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 08/19/2019
Court of Appeals Reverses Judgment for Insurer in Wrongful Employment Practices Dispute, Rendering $4M+ Judgment for Insured
GEICO Choice Insurance Co. v. Stern
Court: Tx 1-Houston 08/15/2019
Insurer Prevails in Suit over Attorney's Lien arising from Personal Injury Case
Napodano v. Ericsson Inc. Short Term Disability Plan
Court: ED Tx 08/15/2019
District Court Grants Summary Judgment for Disability Plan Insurer
Hunter v. Baylor Health Care System
Court: ND Tx 08/14/2019
District Court Finds that a Hospital was not an "Insurer" for Purposes of Determining whether a Discretionary Clause in an Occupational Injury Benefit Plan was Banned
Capstone Associated Services, Ltd. v. Organizational Strategies, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 08/14/2019
District Court Grants Motion for Partial Summary Judgment in Dispute Involving Creation of Captive Insurance Company
Vanderbol v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 08/13/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Insurer's Motion to Declare Plaintiff a Vexatious Litigant
Park Board, Ltd. v. State Farm Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/12/2019
Court Applies Ortiz in Denying Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Following Payment of Appraisal Award
Grigson v. Farmers Group, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 08/12/2019
Magistrate Judge Issues Split Decision in Discovery Dispute Pertaining to Class Certification arising from Alleged Discrimination in Premium Setting on Personal Auto Policies
