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 Fall 2023 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.
Nominations for Insurance Law Section Council Positions Due March 22
The Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from Section members interested in serving on the Council for a two-year term. Applications due March 22.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Leap (year) of Faith: Artificial Intelligence and the Insurance Industry?
Order the recording of the 2/29/24 webinar to hear the presenters discuss case law, examples of the benefits and pitfalls of AI, and actions insurers, policyholders, and counsel can take to manage their risks.
Events
A Comprehensive Overview of Texas Insurance Law
An on-demand CLE program featuring 9 topical sessions and up to 8.0 hours MCLE credit.
Articles
Claimant/Named Insured Limited to $30K Statutory Minimum when Houston First Court Declines to Find a “Separation of Insureds” Implied in Auto Policy
A closer look at Texas Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co. v. Minchew.
Fifth Circuit Interprets Texas’s No-Direct-Action Rule As Applied To Third Party Plaintiffs With Underlying Default Judgment
It is well-settled Texas law that plaintiffs are prevented from directly suing a defendant’s insurer unless and until a final judgment or settlement has resolved the litigation at issue. A related line of cases sets out when a third party (not the insured) can bind a non-participating insurer to an underlying judgment or settlement.
Recent Decisions
Hendrex v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/22/2024
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Professional Liability Insurer
SXSW, L.L.C. v. Federal Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/21/2024
Contract Exclusion and Professional Services Exclusion Do Not Preclude Duty to Defend SXSW
Montiel v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/19/2024
Motion to Strike Attorney's Fees Under 542A Denied
Robles v. AmGUARD Insurance Company
Court: SD Tx 03/18/2024
District Court Denies Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal
LM Insurance Corp. v. Nautilus Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/18/2024
Court Applies Monroe Exception in Addressing Duty to Defend
McKee v. Chubb Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 03/15/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
Rippy Oil Co. v. AIG Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/15/2024
District Court Holds that Intervenor Lacked Standing to Pursue Insurers Following Bankruptcy and Assignment of Claims
Craig C. Pettey, DDS, Inc. v. Accredited Surety and Casualty Co., Inc.
Court: SD Tx 03/14/2024
District Court Dismisses Claims Against Non-Insurer Entity
Montiel v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/14/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss for "Judge Shopping"
AIG Specialty Insurance Co. v. ExxonMobil Oil Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 03/13/2024
Court Refuses to Enforce Policy's ADR Provision