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
Winners Announced for the Inaugural Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
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?”
Events
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
5/13/21 Council Meeting (Virtual)
2021 Section Annual Membership Business Meeting & CLE
6/2/21 - Current Section members can RSVP to join us for this online CLE and membership meeting.
Articles
Subject to Exceptions? Texas Supreme Court Accepts Challenge to “Eight Corners” Rule
Last March, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Richards v. State Farm Lloyds, unanimously ratifying the “Eight Corners” Rule as a settled feature of Texas law. However, the Court set the stage for future challenge to this consensus when it noted the “Eight Corners” Rule could “possibly” be “subject…to exceptions.” Which exceptions? How many exceptions? It appears we may soon find out.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
Recent Decisions
Selery Fulfillment, Inc. v. Colony Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/15/2021
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims Seeking Coverage for Covid-19 Closures
Bitco General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/12/2021
Fifth Circuit Certifies Northfield Extrinsic Evidence Question to the Supreme Court of Texas
DZ Jewelry, LLC v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London
Court: SD Tx 03/12/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss COVID-19 Business Interruption Suit
Southbound, Inc. v. Fireman’s Insurance Co. of Washington, D.C.
Court: WD Tx 03/11/2021
Insurer's Post-Suit but Pre-Removal Section 542A Election Proper
Howley v. Bankers Standard Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/10/2021
Motion to Modify Judgment on Motion to Dismiss Hail Damage Claims Denied
National Liability & Fire Insurance Co. v. Los Chavez Autobuses, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 03/10/2021
District Court Utilizes Extrinsic Evidence In Finding Insurer Did Not Owe Duty to Defend or to Indemnify
Star Insurance Co. v. Montoya
Court: WD Tx 03/08/2021
Insurer Entitled to Summary Judgment Based on Pollution Exclusion in Oil Field Death Case
Playa Vista Conroe v. Insurance Co. of the West
Court: 5th Cir 03/05/2021
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insured in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Eastside Restaurant Management, LLC v. National Trust Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/05/2021
District Court Remands COVID-19 Coverage Dispute to State Court
Davalos v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 02/25/2021
Amount in Controversy In UIM Dispute Supports Subject Matter Jurisdiction
