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
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.
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?”
Events
Articles
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.
Fifth Circuit Departs from Precedent to Follow ‘Menchaca’
The Fifth Circuit recently acknowledged its precedent had mistakenly established “the opposite rule from that [set forth] in Vail” for the recovery of extra-contractual damages.
Recent Decisions
Fif Engineering, LLC v. Pacific Employers Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/24/2025
Insufficiently Pleaded Statutory Claims Dismissed
Giwa v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 02/21/2025
Question of Fact on Reasonable Care to Protect Home Precludes Summary Judgment
Devindra Investments, Inc. v. Wesco Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/19/2025
Attorneys' Fees Limited Where PreSuit Notice Was Delivered to Independent Adjuster But Not the Actual Insurer
Brightman v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/18/2025
Homeowner's Suit Dismissed For Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Walters v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 02/17/2025
Borrower Lacks Insurable Interest Where Security Instrument Assigned Insurance Proceeds to Lender Upon Foreclosure
Dillen v. QBE Insurance Corp.
Court: SD Tx 02/11/2025
Delayed Payment of Policy Proceeds is Neither an Independent Injury Nor Benefits Lost
Senechal v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 02/11/2025
Payment of Appraisal Award and Interest Does Not Bar TPPCA Claims as a Matter of Law
Central Texas Highway Constructors, LLC v. Hudson Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/07/2025
"No Direct Action Rule" Precludes Standing and Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co. v. Peck
Court: ED Tx 02/07/2025
Fact Issues Regarding Whether an Insured Committed Arson Results in Partial Summary Judgment
Mirelez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: 5th Cir 02/06/2025
Lack of Independent Injury Bars Extracontractual Damages
