The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 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
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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
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Masterworks Development Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 01/12/2023
Insurer Waived Its Jurisdictional Challenge By Filing and Arguing Motion to Dismiss Before Obtaining Ruling on Special Appearance
Sowell v. Western Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/11/2023
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand
Sims v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/11/2023
Homeowner's Policy Does Not Permit Labor Depreciation
Perkins v. Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 01/10/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Insurer After Homeowners Refuse to Cooperate in Appraisal Process and EUO
Cox v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 01/09/2023
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Extra-Contractual Claims and Strikes Expert
Gemini Insurance Co. v. Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America
Court: SD Tx 01/09/2023
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Seeking Recovery of Defense Costs
Orange Cup Drive In LLC v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 01/05/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Environmental Insurer on Bad Faith Claims
Ghulam Sarwar v. General Star Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/03/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees Under Chapter 542A
Koncak v. American Security Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/03/2023
Court Holds Chapter 542A's "Specific Amount Alleged to be Owed" Requirement Does Not Require Reasonableness or Proof of Damages
BPX Production Co. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 01/03/2023
No Duty to Defend or Indemnify Insured for Damages Resulting From Pre-Lawsuit Contractual ADR Proceedings
