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
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Order the Course Materials from the “How to Try an Insurance Coverage Case” Seminar
If you missed the March 29 seminar, you can still order the audio CDs and course materials.
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Amended Statutes Governing Court Reporters May Affect You and Your Clients
The Texas Court Reporters Association initiated Senate Bill 891, Article 7, becomes effective September 1, 2019. The changes may affect how you do business with court reporters.
Case Note: Barbara Technologies Corp. v. State Farm Lloyds
Payment of an appraisal award on a denied claim does not affect a carrier's potential liability for prompt pay damages under Texas Insurance Code § 542.060.
Great Opportunities in the Face of Impending Regulations
The explosion of “Big Data” is revolutionizing our society and providing new opportunities for insurers and consumers.
Recent Decisions
Gibbs v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 04/19/2024
Summary Judgment Granted for Insurer in Residential Water Damage Dispute
D Reynolds Company LLC v. AGCS Marine Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/16/2024
Remand Denied Where Insurer Timely Removed After Receipt of 'Other Paper'
Rodriguez v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: 5th Cir 04/16/2024
Property Insurer Owes No Attorney's Fees Under 542A After Payment of Award and Interest
Bates-Cooper Sloan Funeral Home, LLP v. C.R.C. Partnership
Court: ED Tx 04/15/2024
Remand Denied Where Insured Improperly Joined Insurance Agency
Fiberco, Inc. v. Acadia Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/15/2024
Motion to Reconsider Striking Insured's Engineer in Cosmetic Damage Dispute Denied
Texas Builder & Development, LLC v . Liberty Mutual Agency Corp.
Court: SD Tx 04/12/2024
Court Grants Summary Judgment Because Insurance Policy Did Not Cover Loss-Sustaining Property
Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Frankford Farms, LLC
Court: ND Tx 04/12/2024
Federal Court Stays Action to Appoint Umpire Pending Fifth Circuit's Decision in Sentry Insurance v. Morgan
Pham v. XL Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/12/2024
Remand Denied Where Non-Diverse Defendants Were Not Engaged in The Business of Insurance
Regal Center LLC v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/11/2024
Chapter 541 and Bad Faith Claims are Time Barred in Title Insurance Dispute
CMH Brothers, Inc. v. Great Lakes Insurance SE
Court: SD Tx 04/10/2024
Court Abates Action Due to Insured's Multiple Failures to Provide Necessary Claim Documents
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