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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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.
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Events
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
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
The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Chajon
Court: Tx Sup 07/31/2017
Northern District Grants Insurers Motion for Summary Judgment under Broadened Employer's Liability Exclusion
Experience Infusion Centers, LLC v. Randall H. Lusby
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/31/2017
Court Remands Case because of Lack of Consent to Removal
Laney Chiropractic and Sports Therapy, P.A. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 07/28/2017
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Coverage B Duty to Defend Claim
Uretek (USA), Inc. v. Continental Casualty Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 07/28/2017
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands Coverage B Duty to Defend Dispute
Heron v. ExxonMobil Disability Plan
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/28/2017
Court Grants Summary Judgment For ERISA Insurer
Lloyd’s Syndicate 457 v. Floatec, LLC
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/27/2017
Court Dismiss Insurer's Subrogation Suit Against Additional Insureds
Bain Enterprises LLC v. United Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/25/2017
District Court Finds Insurer has no Duty to Indemnify Insured for Underlying Judgment
Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Siebert Enterprises, LLC
Court: Tx Trial Ct 07/25/2017
District Court Finds that Policy Condition Does Not Preclude Duty to Defend
