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
Winners Announced for the Inaugural Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
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?”
Events
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
5/13/21 Council Meeting (Virtual)
2021 Section Annual Membership Business Meeting & CLE
6/2/21 - Current Section members can RSVP to join us for this online CLE and membership meeting.
Articles
Subject to Exceptions? Texas Supreme Court Accepts Challenge to “Eight Corners” Rule
Last March, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Richards v. State Farm Lloyds, unanimously ratifying the “Eight Corners” Rule as a settled feature of Texas law. However, the Court set the stage for future challenge to this consensus when it noted the “Eight Corners” Rule could “possibly” be “subject…to exceptions.” Which exceptions? How many exceptions? It appears we may soon find out.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
Recent Decisions
RealPage, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA.
Court: ND Tx 02/24/2021
No Coverage Under Commercial Crime Policies for Phishing Scheme Losses
Methodist Hospitals of Dallas v. Affiliated FM Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/24/2021
Temperature/Humidity Exclusion Applies to Preclude Coverage for Hospital's Property Damage
Arch Insurance Co. v. Classic Auto Restyling, LLC
Court: WD Tx 02/24/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's and Broker's Motions to Dismiss Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims
Chaudary v. Chubb & Son, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 02/23/2021
District Court Denies Remand Following Fifth Circuit Ruling
GuideOne Insurance Co. v. First United Methodist Church of Hereford
Court: 5th Cir 02/22/2021
Fifth Circuit Dismisses Property Insurance Appeal for Want of Jurisdiction
Bauer v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA
Court: ND Tx 02/10/2021
Magistrate Recommends Judgment in Favor of ERISA Insurer Based on Contractual Limitations Provision
Harvey v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 02/09/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss in Life Insurance Dispute
Canal Insurance Co. v. Greenland Trucking, LLC
Court: ND Tx 02/09/2021
Federal District Court Applies Exception to Eight-Corners Rule to Find No Duty to Defend
DD&B Construction, Inc. v. The Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 02/09/2021
Insurer's Third-Party Claims Under Builder's Risk Policy Survive Motion to Dismiss
Vandelay Hospitality Group, LP v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/09/2021
Court Grants Insured Second Chance to Amend to Allege Plausible Covered COVID-19 Claim
