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 – Navigating Common Pitfalls for Coverage for Construction Defects
Register now for this 8/20/24 webinar, free to current Insurance Law Section members.
Watch the Recording of the May 16th Insurance Law Webinar – Anatomy of an Insurance Policy
Current Insurance Law Section members can view the recording of this webinar for MCLE credit.
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.
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.
Insurance Law Webinar – Navigating Common Pitfalls for Coverage for Construction Defects
8/20/24 Webinar free to current Insurance Law Section Members
Articles
Practice Pointer – Top 10 Tips for Drafting an Appellate Brief
Navigating the complexities of insurance law in appellate courts requires the ability to communicate effectively with judges and staff attorneys who may be unfamiliar with insurance law.
Practice Pointer – Top 5 Steps for Submitting a Property Damage Claim
Practice pointers for submitting a property damage claim.
Continuous or Progressive Injury and Damage Exclusion in Commercial General Liability Policies – A Workaround to the Actual Injury Trigger?
Most construction project participants procure insurance through a traditional approach: each project participant acquires their own insurance as required in their contracts.
Recent Decisions
Baylor Scott & White Holdings v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 06/27/2024
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Granted in COVID-19 Coverage Dispute
Golden Bear Insurance Company v. 34th S&S, LLC
Court: SD Tx 06/26/2024
Demand Letter Was Not Valid Under Stowers Doctrine
FCCI Insurance Co. v. Easy Mix Concrete Services, LLC
Court: WD Tx 06/25/2024
Court Overrules Insurer's Objections to Magistrate's Recommendation and Adopts Report and Recommendation
Championx Corporation v. AIG Insurance Company of Canada
Court: SD Tx 06/25/2024
Putative Insured Lacks Standing to Sue Insurer for Alleged Breach of Duty to Defend
Empire Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Brown
Court: WD Tx 06/25/2024
Court Enters Final Order Granting Insured's Motion to Dismiss and Dismissing Insurer's Claims
Ace American Insurance Co. v. Murco Wall Products, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 06/24/2024
"Not Covered" Does Not Include Claims No Longer Covered Due to Exhaustion
Baker v. American Economy Insurance Company
Court: SD Tx 06/20/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorneys' Fees
Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Co. v. Smallwood
Court: ND Tx 06/18/2024
Underlying Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss Insurer's Declaratory Judgment Action Denied
Laur v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: 5th Cir 06/14/2024
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Holding Water Damage Excluded
In Re Geico Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 06/13/2024
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion By Ordering Insurer to Disgorge Settlement Proceeds
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