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
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?”
Did You Miss the March 25 Webinar on UM/UIM?
Order the recording of the recent webinar: "On the Road Again with UM/UIM: Is There a Brainard Detour on the Horizon?"
Events
Articles
Clarity from ‘Menchaca’ on Extracontractual Damages for Insureds Entitled to Policy Benefits
Have we mentioned that 'USAA Texas Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca' has changed things? 'Lyda Swinerton' is another example.
Texas Supreme Court to Review Judge McBryde’s Exception to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently certified to the Texas Supreme Court, and the latter accepted, a question that could end up undermining the "eight corners" rule.
New Texas Statutes Enforce Payment of Deductibles by Homeowners
Homeowners insurance policyholders and construction contractors should be aware of new law affecting payment of deductibles in Texas.
Recent Decisions
Antares Underwriting Limited v. Magellan E&P Holdings, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 05/01/2024
District Court Dismisses Claims By Purported Additional Insured in Well Blowout Case
Hall v. Allstate Insurance Co. (II)
Court: WD Tx 04/30/2024
Court Adopts Magistrate's Report and Recommendation
Aramark Services, Inc. v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/26/2024
Motion to Stay Pending Arbitration Denied in Dispute Between ERISA Plan Sponsor and Plan Administrator
Jose C. Rodriguez as Trustee of the Bankruptcy Estate of Wibracht v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/26/2024
Surety Bond Insurer's and Insurance Agency's Motions to Dismiss Granted in Part Under the False Claims Act in Qui Tam Action
Samurai Global, LLC v. Landmark American Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/26/2024
Competing Motions for Summary Judgment Granted in Part in Commercial Property Damage Dispute Between Property Management Company and Insurer
Kinsale Insurance Co. v. Flyin’ Diesel Performance & Offroad, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir 04/26/2024
Fifth Circuit Reverses Finding of Ambiguity and Duty to Defend
Werder v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/25/2024
TRCP 47 Statement of "$250,000 or Less" is Inadequate Jurisdictional Allegation in Notice of Removal
Redpoint County Mut. Insurance Co. v. Admiral Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 04/25/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Abstain
Paige v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 04/23/2024
Insurer Did Not Waive Appraisal
Kruk v. Geico Insurance Agency, LLC
Court: ND Tx 04/22/2024
Summary Judgment Granted for Insurance Agency on Misrepresentation Claims
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