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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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
Michael W. Huddleston Receives McMains Legend Award
Congratulations to our 2020 Legends of Texas Insurance Law Award recipient.
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?"
Events
Articles
Clarity from ‘Menchaca’ on Extracontractual Damages for Insureds Entitled to Policy Benefits
Have we mentioned that 'USAA Texas Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca' has changed things? 'Lyda Swinerton' is another example.
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
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Freeman
Court: Tx 14-Houston 05/14/2024
Court Reverses and Renders Judgment For Insurer in Case Involving Validity of a Regular-Use Exclusion
Allen v. Homeowners of America, MGA Inc.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 05/14/2024
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Claim Arising Out of Water Damage from Frozen Pipes
Vanner v. Spinnaker Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/14/2024
Remand Denied Where Insurer Accepted Adjuster's Liability Prior to Removal
Werder v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/14/2024
Pre-Suit Demand Letter Establishes Amount in Controversy for Jurisdictional Purposes
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v. Choi
Court: 5th Cir 05/13/2024
No Duty to Defend Insureds from Bitcoin Theft Claims
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Pruski
Court: Tx Sup 05/10/2024
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands to Appellate Court in Dispute Over Validity of Judgment in Claim Against TWIA
Lujan v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 05/09/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Protective Order in Part, and Denies it in Part
Baca-Rios v. A-One Comm’l Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 05/08/2024
Court Grants Risk Retention Group's Motion to Dismiss
Sentry Insurance v. Morgan
Court: 5th Cir 05/07/2024
Fifth Circuit Holds Federal District Court Had Jurisdiction to Appoint Umpire
Harding v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 05/07/2024
Court Strikes Insured's Expert and Grants Partial Summary Judgment in Residential Property Dispute