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.
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Events
Articles
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Language-based Exception to Eight-Corners Rule
The Court has addressed — and rejected — a language-based exception, under which an insurer’s duty to defend is determined by the claims alleged in the petition and the coverage provided in the policy documents.
Texas Supreme Court Adopts Collusive-Fraud Exception to Eight Corners Rule
The Texas Supreme Court has—for the first time—expressly adopted an exception to the eight-corners rule, to be applied in cases where the insured and a third party fraudulently collude to secure a defense.
Recent Decisions
Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. Petroleum Solutions, Inc.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/12/2017
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for New Trial Following Jury Trial
Baldwin v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/11/2017
District Court Dismisses Insured's Petition for Unfair Settlement Practices in Connection with Workers' Compensation Claim
HCC Corporation, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/10/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Duty to Defend
Bilotto v. Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 06/16/2015
Property Insurer Prevails in Dispute with Commercial Property Owner
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Lowen Valley View, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Hail Case
Bryant v. Nueces Hospitality, LP
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Insured’s Motion to Remand in Worker's Compensation Dispute
Houston Home Dialysis, LP v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Dismisses Multiple Claims Brought by Insured in ERISA Case
Wagley v. MCL Smith, Inc.
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Nonsuit With Prejudice in Favor of Insurer Defendant
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Gabriel
Court: WD Tx
District Court Denies Insureds' Motion to Dismiss because of Pending State Court Case
State Farm Lloyds v. Fuentes
Court: Tx Sup
Supreme Court of Texas Affirms in Part, but Reverses in Part in Light of Menchaca
