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
Recent Decisions
Angelina’s Restaurant v. Allied Insurance Co. of America
Court: ED Tx 07/15/2020
District Court Rejects Insured's Motion to Remand based on Improper Joinder
Banda v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/14/2020
Court Dismisses Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
Robles v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/10/2020
Insured's Motion to Remand Granted on Amount in Controversy Grounds
In re Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 07/08/2020
Mandamus Granted in UM/UIM Lawsuit
In re Liberty County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/07/2020
Divided Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer in UIM Discovery Dispute
Hon v. Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/07/2020
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment under Flood Insurance Policy
Kong Properties, Ltd. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: ND Tx 07/07/2020
District Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insured and Denies Insurer's Plea in Abatement in Property Insurance Dispute
Barnes v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 07/06/2020
District Court Adopts Recommendation and Finds that the Insured's State Law Claims were Preempted by ERISA
Martinez v. Nationwide General Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 07/02/2020
District Court Compels Appraisal but Refuses to Abate Case Pending Appraisal
Argonaut Insurance Co. v. Rio Marine, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 07/02/2020
Although Creditor Beneficiaries had Standing to Pursue Declaratory Judgment, an Employee Exclusion Barred Coverage for Contractual Indemnity Claim