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
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
Articles
Clarity from ‘Menchaca’ on Extracontractual Damages for Insureds Entitled to Policy Benefits
Have we mentioned that 'USAA Texas Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca' has changed things? 'Lyda Swinerton' is another example.
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.
Recent Decisions
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Valdez
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 01/31/2024
Court Affirms Award of Attorney's Fees to Insured Even Though the Insurer's Pre-Suit Offer Exceeded the Jury's Damage Award
Compound South, LLC v. State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/31/2024
Magistrate Recommends Denying Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees
Shannon v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/31/2024
Court Recommends Denial of Motion for Class Certification
Ace American Insurance Co. v. Murco Wall Products, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 01/30/2024
Motions to Dismiss CrossClaims and Counter-Crossclaims Denied in Dispute Over Contribution for Pro-Rata Shares of Insolvent Insurer
LM Insurance Co. v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/30/2024
Insurer Required to Defend Additional Insured
Mankoff v. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 01/29/2024
Divided Appellate Court Finds the Term "Windstorm" Ambiguous in Homeowner's Policy
Ruebbling v. Foremost County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 01/29/2024
Court Affirms Lower Court's Exercise of Jurisdiction in Interpleader Filed By Auto Insurer
Mitchell v. Praetorian Insurance Company
Court: SD Tx 01/26/2024
District Court Dismisses All of Insured's Extra-Contractual Causes of Action Following Opportunity to Amend
Spencer v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 01/25/2024
Court Grant's Insured's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment to Clarify Ruling in Fire Loss Dispute
State Farm Mut. Automobile Insurance Co. v. Misra
Court: WD Tx 01/25/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Amended Counterclaims for Failure to State a Claim