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
Marion v. Principal Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/06/2023
Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Action Alleging Fraud and Forgery Between Potential Life Insurance Beneficiaries
Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 400
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 08/31/2023
Insurer Has No Duty to Pay Defense Fees Incurred by Independent Counsel
Kessler v. Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 08/31/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Insurer on Limitations Grounds
In Re American Risk Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 08/30/2023
Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer Even Though Appointment of Appraisal Umpire Did Not Comply with Policy Provision
Palmer Cravens, LLC v. Preferred Contractors Insurance Co. Risk Retention Group, LLC
Court: WD Tx 08/30/2023
No Coverage Under Liability Policy for Judgment Resulting from Non-Adversarial Trial
The Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. A.H.D. Houston, Incorporated dba Centerfolds
Court: 5th Cir 08/25/2023
Models' Claims Against Adult Nightclubs Not Covered as Advertising Injury
Northside Auto Group, LLC v. The Travelers Indemnity Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/25/2023
Action Against Insurer and Non-Diverse Broker Remanded
Alvarado v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/25/2023
Insurer Denied Summary Judgment in Underinsured Motorist Dispute
US Rubber Corporation v. Mt. Hawley Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/25/2023
Venue Transferred Under Policy's Forum Selection Clause
KLX Energy v. Roanald J. Sommers
Court: SD Tx 08/25/2023
Bankruptcy Court Erred by Refusing to Lift Automatic Stay in Matter Where Alleged Additional Insured Sought to Intervene in Action Between Debtor and Insurer