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
Insurance Law Section Council Meeting
1/21/21 Council Meeting (Virtual)
Insurance Law Webinar – Mediating Insurance Coverage Claims
1/26/21 Webinar: "Mediating Insurance Coverage Claims" (Co-Sponsored by the Austin Bar Association ADR Section)
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
Losciale v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/14/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Post-Appraisal Motion for Summary Judgment
Johnson v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/13/2017
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Improper Joinder
Jones v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Ins. Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/13/2017
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims
Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. Petroleum Solutions, Inc.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/12/2017
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for New Trial Following Jury Trial
Baldwin v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/11/2017
District Court Dismisses Insured's Petition for Unfair Settlement Practices in Connection with Workers' Compensation Claim
HCC Corporation, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/10/2017
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Duty to Defend
Lend Lease (US) Construction, Inc. v. Amerisure Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Trial Ct 06/16/2015
Insurers Prevail on Duty to Indemnify Construction Defect Dispute
Bilotto v. Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 06/16/2015
Property Insurer Prevails in Dispute with Commercial Property Owner
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Lowen Valley View, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Hail Case
Bryant v. Nueces Hospitality, LP
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Insured’s Motion to Remand in Worker's Compensation Dispute
