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
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
Extra-contractual Claims in the Context of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division recently issued an opinion in a UIM case that precludes the recovery of extra-contractual damages absent a finding that the insured was entitled to benefits.
Insurer’s Payment of Appraisal Award Not Complete Bar to Extra-Contractual Claims
The Supreme Court recently issued three per curiam opinions clarifying the effect of an insurer's payment of an appraisal award.
Recent Decisions
Hernandez v. Unum Group
Court: ND Tx 06/04/2020
Ex-Wife's Claim to Life Insurance Proceeds Granted as ERISA Preempts State Law
Landmark American Insurance Co. v. Lonergan Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir 06/04/2020
Fifth Circuit Reverses Malpractice Coverage Case After Finding Insured Sufficiently Reported Claim
Paul v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/03/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Flood Insurance Dispute
Nueces County v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 06/02/2020
District Court Holds that Federal Jurisdiction Applies in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Smith v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 06/01/2020
Homeowner Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Nonrenewal Denied
State Farm Life Insurance Co. v. Bryant
Court: ND Tx 05/30/2020
District Court Strikes Alleged Beneficiary's Response to Motions to Dismiss and Enters Mixed Order on the Merits of the Motions
Wahlenmaier v. Allstate Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/29/2020
Insured's Motion to Remand Granted on Amount in Controversy Grounds
Bitco National Insuarance Co. v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/29/2020
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Denied Where Trigger of Additional Insured Endorsement was Sufficiently Pleaded
5556 Gasper Management, LLC v. Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 05/29/2020
Court Grants Insurers' Motion to Compel Arbitration but Denies Brokers' Motion
Gilmour v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Court: ED Tx 05/29/2020
Court Dismisses Claims in Dispute Involving Alleged Failure to Pay Insurance Claims for Healthcare Services
