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.
The Insurance Law Section serves to promote the understanding and development of Texas insurance law by providing high quality educational resources to the bench, bar, and public and by promoting collegiality among those with an interest in 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
Order the Recording of the July 17th Webinar on Insurance Appraisal
Miss the live event? Order the recording of the webinar: "The Supreme Court Weighs In: Insurance Appraisal in Texas after Ortiz and Barbara Technologies"
Order the Course Materials from the “How to Try an Insurance Coverage Case” Seminar
If you missed the March 29 seminar, you can still order the audio CDs and course materials.
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Case Note: Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Payment of an appraisal award on a denied claim does not affect a carrier's potential liability for prompt pay damages under Texas Insurance Code § 542.060.
Great Opportunities in the Face of Impending Regulations
The explosion of “Big Data” is revolutionizing our society and providing new opportunities for insurers and consumers.
Recent Decisions
In re Vinson
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 06/10/2019
Court of Appeals Grants Mandamus Relief to Adjuster Compelled to Mediation by Trial Court Order
Mason v. Evanston Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/07/2019
District Court Remands Property Insurance Dispute to State Court Based on Insured's Stipulation to not Accept Damages in Excess of $75,000
Guerra v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 06/06/2019
Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment for Workers' Compensation Insurer in Dispute over Previously Issued Agreed Final Judgment
Ortiz v. United States Liability Insurance Group
Court: SD Tx 06/05/2019
District Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer in Commercial Property Dispute
Salinas v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 06/05/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Abate Pending Ruling on Post-Appraisal Cases by Supreme Court of Texas
Ekhlassi v. National Lloyds Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 06/04/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment for Insurer in Flood Insurance Dispute Barred by One-Year Statute of Limitations
Solaija Enterprises LLC v. Amguard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/31/2019
District Court Finds that Insurer Failed to Establish Insured's Bad Faith in Preventing Insurer's Ability to Remove Case to Federal Court
Columbia Lloyds Insurance Co. v. Liberty Insurance Underwriters, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 05/30/2019
District Court Analyzes Insureds' Defense Fees and Expenses, as well as Calculation of Penatly Interest under the PPCA, in Duty to Defend Dispute
Pek v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/23/2019
District Court Overrules Insurer's Objections in Affirming Magistrate's Denial of Motion for Summary Judgment
Experience Infusion Center, LLC v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/23/2019
Court Denies Attorney's Motion to Intervene in Dispute Over Policy Proceeds
