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
Liberty Insurance Underwriters Inc. v. First Mercury Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/02/2019
District Court Finds Defective Construction of Multiple Subcontractors Constitutes a Single Occurrence for General Contractor under Its Liability Insurance Policies
Blevins v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 08/01/2019
Justice Birdwell Issues Dissent on Denial of En Banc Reconsideration of Appellate Court's Affirmation of Jury's "Zero Damages" Award in UM/UIM Dispute
BITCO General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 07/31/2019
District Court Grants Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend Insured for Property Damage Claims Potentially Within Coverage of Commercial General Liability Policy
In re Auto Club Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 07/30/2019
Court Grants Mandamus after Trial Court Sets Aside Appraisal Award of $0
Seim v. Allstate Texas Lloyds
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 07/30/2019
A Divided En Banc Court Rules for Insurer on Limitations
Gleason v. Markel American Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 07/30/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Finding of No Coverage in D&O Dispute over Sale of Ice Cream Company
Aviles v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/29/2019
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Partial Dismissal of Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims
MJ & JJ, LLC v. Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/29/2019
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Improper Joinder
Smith v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America
Court: 5th Cir 07/26/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Property Insurance Claim based on Statute of Limitations
Hudson Insurance Co. v. Alamo Crude Oil, LLC
Court: WD Tx 07/24/2019
District Court Considers Extrinsic Evidence, Grants Insurer's Summary Judgment that No Duty to Defend Exists