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.
Events
11/20/19 Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
In-Person Council Meeting (Houston, TX)
Articles
Texas Supreme Court to Review Judge McBryde’s Exception to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently certified to the Texas Supreme Court, and the latter accepted, a question that could end up undermining the "eight corners" rule.
New Texas Statutes Enforce Payment of Deductibles by Homeowners
Homeowners insurance policyholders and construction contractors should be aware of new law affecting payment of deductibles in Texas.
Recent Decisions
Employers Mutual Casualty Co. v. Amerisure Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 08/07/2019
District Court Rules that Contractual Indemnity Provision was not Triggered in Bodily Injury Case, so Insurers Owed a Shared Defense to the General Contractor
Flores v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 08/06/2019
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Due to Improperly Pled Limitations Defense
Generation Trade, Inc. v. Ohio Security Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/06/2019
District Court Grants Motion to Reconsider Summary Judgment on Question of Allocation
Moore v. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Court: SD Tx 08/06/2019
District Court Dismisses Flood Insurance Dispute because of Insured's Failure to Effectuate Proper Service and Failure to Name the Proper Defendant
Ears & Hearing, P.A. v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Court: WD Tx 08/05/2019
Magistrate Judge Issues Split Recommendation on Motion to Dismiss Service Provider's Lawsuit against Health Insurer
ADI Worldlink, LLC v. RSUI Indemnity Co.
Court: 5th Cir 08/02/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Coverage Denial of Related Claims under a D&O Policy because the First Claim was not Timely Noticed
Liberty Insurance Underwriters Inc. v. First Mercury Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/02/2019
District Court Finds Defective Construction of Multiple Subcontractors Constitutes a Single Occurrence for General Contractor under Its Liability Insurance Policies
Blevins v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 08/01/2019
Justice Birdwell Issues Dissent on Denial of En Banc Reconsideration of Appellate Court's Affirmation of Jury's "Zero Damages" Award in UM/UIM Dispute
BITCO General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/31/2019
District Court Grants Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend Insured for Property Damage Claims Potentially Within Coverage of Commercial General Liability Policy
In re Auto Club Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/30/2019
Court Grants Mandamus after Trial Court Sets Aside Appraisal Award of $0
