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
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.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Anti-Indemnity Act for Construction Contracts?
Order the recording of the 8/10/22 webinar to get the latest update on recent court opinions, trends in litigation, and unresolved issues.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Turning Eight Corners into a New Era?
Order the recording of the 4/27/22 webinar to get the latest update on this much-anticipated Texas Supreme Court decision.
Events
Articles
Texas Supreme Court Rejects District Judge’s Exception to the “Eight-Corners Rule”
Jeffrey Glass recently wrote about a question, certified to the Texas Supreme Court by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, regarding the continuing validity of the “eight corners” rule.
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19
Does insurance cover COVID-19 losses? As our national economy slows to a crawl, many businesses are desperately searching for lifelines.
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.
Recent Decisions
United Wisconsin Insurance Co. v. Wang, et. al.
Court: SD Tx 03/22/2025
Stowers Claim Survives Insurer's Interpleader
Key Allegro Condominiums v. Progressive Fire & Flood, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 03/21/2025
No Direct Action Rule Precludes Standing in Coverage Case
Mota v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh
Court: SD Tx 03/20/2025
Underinsured Motorist Dispute Dismissed Where Video Evidence Contradicts Claimant's Testimony
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. North Tarrant Infrastructure LLC
Court: ND Tx 03/19/2025
Designated Work and Professional Liability Exclusions Preclude Duty to Defend
James v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/18/2025
Homeowners' Dispute Dismissed Under Doctrine of Res Judicata
Golden Bear Insurance Co. v. 34th S&S, LLC
Court: 5th Cir 03/14/2025
Fifth Circuit Finds Misuse of Declaratory Judgment Act to Contest Stowers Liability
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 03/13/2025
Summary Judgment in Favor of Insured Affirmed on Duty to Defend, Number of Occurrences, and No Right to Recoup Defense Costs
Smith v. Central Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/13/2025
Magistrate Judge Recommends Denial of Motion to Strike Expert in Hail Damage Dispute
Deno v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/12/2025
Insurers' Motion to Dismiss Granted for Lack of Admiralty Jurisdiction
Duke v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 03/11/2025
Bona Fide Coverage Dispute Precludes Bad Faith and Related Statutory Claims
