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
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
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. All Citizens Transportation, LLC
Court: ED Tx 04/24/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Proper Policy Cancellation
Helayas Logistics, LLC v. Stineman
Court: ED Tx 04/22/2020
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand in Cargo Loss Insurance Dispute
Hamorsky v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/21/2020
District Court Compels Appraisal and Abates Case in Homeowner's Insurance Dispute
Alvarez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of Preserved TPPCA Claim
Lazos v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Homeowner's Dispute for Consideration of Preserved TPPCA Claim
Biasatti v. GuideOne National Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 04/17/2020
Supreme Court Remands Case to Trial Court to Determine Effect of Unilateral Appraisal Clause on Bad Faith Claims
In re Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 04/16/2020
Mandamus Issued on New Trial Order in UIM/UM Lawsuit
Papa Yolk’s Grill, Inc. v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/15/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hurricane Harvey Case
Hazari, LLC v. Everest Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 04/14/2020
Court Grants Remand in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Co. v. Gonzales Plumbing Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/13/2020
Magistrate Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend
