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
Announcing the Inaugural Texas 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
Articles
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...
The Protracted Battle over Obamacare: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Insurers under the Affordable Care Act
On April 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of four health insurance companies, recognizing their right to sue the federal government for unpaid subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Recent Decisions
GuideOne National Insurance Co. v. Bhav Harri LLC
Court: Tx Sup 08/15/2017
Federal District Court Grants Insured's Dismissal Request in Light of Later-Filed State Court Proceeding
Fortman v. Allstate Casualty and Fire Ins. Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/09/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Insurer On Insured's Hail Claim
North American Capacity Insurance Co. v. Colony Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/07/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Umbrella Insurer in Priority of Coverage Action
Miller v. Allstate Texas Lloyd’s
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/04/2017
Court Denies Remand because of Improper Joinder of Insurance Agent
Eddie Yaklin Ford Lincoln Mercury Nissan, Inc. v. American Road Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/04/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Insurers on Extra-Contractual Claims
Miller v. Allstate Texas Lloyd’s
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/04/2017
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand
Thompson v. Geico Insurance Agency, Inc. d/b/a Geico Secure Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/03/2017
Notice Provision in Auto Policy Applies to a Replacement Leased Vehicle
Lauger Companies, Inc. v. Mid-Continent Cas. Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 08/02/2017
Southern District Applies US Metals, Finds Coverage for Damage to Parts of Foundation Resulting from Defective Concrete
Allen v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: 4th Cir 08/01/2017
Court Reverses Directed Verdict for Insurer on Foundation Claim
Pounds v. Liberty Lloyds of Texas Insurance Co.
Court: Other 08/01/2017
Insurer Did Not Waive Appraisal Provision by Denying Claim
