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
Texas Supreme Court Rejects District Judge’s Exception to the “Eight-Corners Rule”
Jeffrey Glass recently wrote about a question, certified to the Texas Supreme Court by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, regarding the continuing validity of the “eight corners” rule.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19
Does insurance cover COVID-19 losses? As our national economy slows to a crawl, many businesses are desperately searching for lifelines.
Recent Decisions
Nieto v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 03/06/2024
Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims Dismissed in Storm Damage Dispute
Loya Cas. Insurance Co. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London
Court: WD Tx 03/06/2024
Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment in Part and Denies it in Part
Burkin Enterprises, L.L.C. v. Indian Harbor Insurance Company
Court: 5th Cir 03/04/2024
Fifth Circuit Holds District Court Abused Discretion in Failing to Compel Arbitration
Carpenter v. Twin City Fire Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/04/2024
Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on Stowers Liability Denied
Black v. Unum Life Insurance Co. of America
Court: ND Tx 02/29/2024
ERISA Disability Claim Remanded to Insurer to Follow Proper ERISA Procedural Requirements
Kris Kincaid v. Roofing & Remodeling
Court: ND Tx 02/27/2024
Court Compels Appraisal But Denies Motion to Abate
In re Illinois National Insurance Co
Court: Tx Sup 02/23/2024
Court Abused Its Discretion By Finding that a Settlement Agreement Was Binding On Insurers to Establish Coverage and the Amount of the Loss
Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLC
Court: US Sup 02/21/2024
Supreme Court Holds Choice-of-Law Provision in Marine Insurance Policy is Enforceable
Castellaw v. Liberty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/20/2024
Court Compels Appraisal But Denies Motion to Abate
Law Office of Rogelio Solis PLLC v. Curtis
Court: Tx 1-Houston 02/14/2024
Fifth Circuit Denies Rehearing En Banc in Settlement Dispute