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Insurer Considerations For Post-Pandemic Virtual Mediation

As the number of COVID-19 cases increased in the course of the pandemic, so too did the use of virtual mediation as a means of dispute resolution. The utilization of mediation to resolve disputes has quickly become even more...more

Vague Contract Terms Do Not Always Mean The Insurer Loses

A seminal rule of contract construction is the contra proferentem doctrine — summarized as “the contract is construed against the drafter.” This rule is a long-standing principle of common law contract interpretation,...more

Texas Case Shows Clarity is Key in the Appraisal Process

A recent Texas state appellate court decision confirms the importance of clarity in the appraisal process as to the issues being considered by an appraisal panel. In Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Dickinson...more

Insurtech is the Next Frontier for Texas Insurance

A comparison of today’s business landscape to that of 15 years ago, reveals even to the most casual observer that many of the past’s most formidable industries no longer exist today. Video rental stores, photo developing...more

A Look Back at Texas Insurance Law in 2017

2017 was a busy year for insurance practitioners, legislators and jurists. The year brought a number of long-awaited Texas Supreme Court opinions, ranging from a case of simple contract construction to a lengthy opinion...more

Hurricane Harvey and Concurrent Causation in Louisiana

As bands of heavy rain from Hurricane Harvey move toward southwest Louisiana, damage from wind, rain and flooding is likely to affect the already storm-weary Pelican State. Anticipated damage is expected to fall into three...more

The Texas Supreme Court’s Harvey Orders do not Delay the September 1 Effective Date for HB1774 (Section 542A of the Texas...

We have issued several posts and comments regarding misinformation that has been distributed concerning HB1774 and the new Texas Insurance Code provisions that go into effect on September 1st. Unfortunately, more...more

Insurance Takeaways From Texas’ New Hailstorm Bill

On Feb. 1, 2017, the Texas Department of Insurance published the results of its presentation to the Texas Legislature titled: “Interim Charges: The Cost of Weather-Related Property Claims and Related Litigation.” Notably, the...more

Global Hail: Kenya

Kericho, Kenya is said to be the most hail-prone place in the world and has up to fifty days of hail each year. Kericho is close to the equator and at an elevation of 7,200 feet, which contributes to it being a hot spot for...more

Texas Says ‘No Way’ to One Way’s Hail Damage Claim

In a recent opinion, U.S. District Judge Sidney Fitzwater delivered the final blow to One Way Investments Inc. in its hail damage lawsuit against property insurer Century Surety Company — granting summary judgment in favor of...more

Texas High Court Doesn’t Take Fishing Expedition Bait

There will be no more fishing in Texas in unrelated claim files. The Supreme Court of Texas has summarily ended any debate as to whether discovery of an insurer’s claim files for other policyholders is permissible — it is...more

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