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
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?"
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
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
4/9/20 In-Person Council Meeting (Austin, 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
Dyll v. Palomar Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand for Failure to Stipulate with Legal Certainty Damages Below the Jurisdictional Amount
Rodriguez v. Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2020
District Court Denies Motion to Remand for Failure to Stipulate with Legal Certainty Damages Below the Jurisdictional Amount
Morgan v. Texas Farmers Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2020
Court Grants Summary Judgment Based on Failure to Comply with Flood Policy Conditions
Flander v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 02/04/2020
Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment on Res Judicata Grounds
Roberson v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/03/2020
Court Grants Summary Judgment Due to Lack of Evidence To Support Fraud Claim
Burrell v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 02/03/2020
Insured under Employee Benefits Plan not Entitled to Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Alley Theatre v. Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/31/2020
District Court Issues Summary Judgment Split Decision in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
AXO Staff Leasing LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/31/2020
Insured under Crime Policy Must Comply with Duties in Event of Loss Provision
Gonzalez v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 01/31/2020
District Court Grants Insurer's Request for Leave to Amend its Answer, Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
Boardman v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/29/2020
District Court Remands UIM Dispute to State Court on Amount in Controversy Issue
