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
Did you Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Arbitrating Insurance Cases: A Round-Table Discussion?
Order the recording of the 9/19/23 webinar to get the latest updates on ADR in insurance cases from the perspective of arbitrators, mediators, litigators and in-house supervisors.
Call for Applications to Join Insurance Law Section Council’s Young Lawyer Subcommittee
The Section is accepting applications from young members of the Section who are interested in serving on the Young Lawyer Subcommittee for a two-year term.
Insurance Law Webinar – The State of the Texas Concurrent Causation Doctrine
Order the recording of the 4/11/23 webinar to get the latest update on the Texas Concurrent Causation Doctrine.
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...
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
Guardian Flight LLC v. Health Care Service Corporation
Court: ND Tx 05/30/2024
Private Cause of Action Does Not Exist to Enforce Independent Dispute Resolution Award Under the No Surprises Act
First Baptist Church of Sour Lake v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/28/2024
Insurer's Motion to Strike Attorney's Fees Under Chapter 542A is Untimely
Harris v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 05/28/2024
Alleged Beneficiary's Action Dismissed in COBRA and ERISA Dispute for Life Insurance Benefits
McKee v. Chubb Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 05/28/2024
Court Overrules Insured's Objections to Magistrate's Recommendations, Denies Insured's Motion for Leave to Designate Experts, and Adopts Magistrate's Report and Recommendations
Hope v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 05/28/2024
Court Rejects Portion of Magistrate Judge's Recommendation Denying Summary Judgment for Insurer on DTPA Claims
USAA Casualty Insurance Co. v. Letot
Court: Tx Sup 05/24/2024
Court Reverses Class Certification and Remands to Trial Court to Resolve Individual Claim Arising Out of Insurer's Valuation of Vintage Mercedes
Padron v. Am. Economy Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/24/2024
Court Dismisses Claims Against Adjuster With Prejudice
Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Barr
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 05/23/2024
Court Affirms Award of Attorney's Fees in Dispute Arising Out of UIM Payment
Montgomery v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: 5th Cir 05/23/2024
Fifth Circuit Holds District Court Did Not Abuse Discretion in Slashing Attorney's Fees Claim
Martinez v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 05/23/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Following Payment of Appraisal Award and Interest
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