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
Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Supreme Court 2021 Insurance Decisions: Shifting the Playing Field
Register today for the 8/31/21 webinar and get the latest update on recent Texas Supreme Court decisions affecting Insurance Law
Did you miss the Insurance Law Webinar “Insuring Cannabis in Texas”?
Order the recording of the 7/20/21 Webinar "Insuring Cannabis in Texas"
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.
Events
Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Supreme Court 2021 Insurance Decisions
8/31/21 Webinar: "Texas Supreme Court 2021 Insurance Decisions:
Shifting the Playing Field"
18th Annual Advanced Insurance Law Course
Join us September 30 - October 1 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. Registration is open!
Articles
Case Note: In Re Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company
Texas law has long disfavored the now uncommon practice of liability insurers “soliciting a contribution to a settlement from its insured without first committing its own policy limits.” The Supreme Court of Texas was recently faced with such a situation.
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.
Recent Decisions
Massey v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/18/2018
District Court Adopts Magistrate's Report and Recommendation in Hurricane Harvey Dispute under 542A
SEC v. Faulkner
Court: ED Tx 06/15/2018
Northern District Allows Advancement of Defense Costs Under D&O Policy Despite Asset Freeze
Hall CA-NV v. Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/15/2018
District Court Holds that Texas Insurance Code Section 542 Does Not Apply to Title Insurance Policies
In re Ace American Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 06/15/2018
A Dallas trial court abused its discretion when it refused to dismiss a workers' compensation case under the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Ulico Casualty Co. v. Pelco Construction Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 06/14/2018
Standing Issue Stymies Appeal Regarding Recovery of Attorneys' Fees
Jackson v. Gainsco, Inc.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 06/14/2018
DTPA Claim Barred By Limitations in Automobile Liability Dispute
Cruson v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/12/2018
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Stay In Light of Pending Interlocutory Appeal
Perrett v. Allstate Ins. Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/11/2018
Court Grants Motion to Abate for Plaintiff's Failure to Comply with New Insurance Code Notice Letter Requirements
Frederking v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/10/2018
District Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration in Confirming that Drunk Driving Crash was no Accident
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Dickinson Independent School District
Court: Tx 14-Houston 06/10/2018
Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Property Insurance Case on Lack of Evidence of Causation of Covered Damages Despite Appraisal Award
