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
Ohio Security Insurance Co. v. Ingenero, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 07/13/2023
Professional Services Exclusion Precludes Duty to Defend But Duty to Indemnify Not Ripe
Martin v. Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 07/12/2023
Action for Short-Term Disability Benefits After the Contractual Limitations Period Dismissed
Rodriguez v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: 5th Cir 07/12/2023
Fifth Circuit Certifies 542A Attorneys' Fees Issue to the Texas Supreme Court
Peerless Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Utica Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 07/12/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Whether Separate Insurer's Obligations Are Primary
Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Blue Bell Creameries USA
Court: 5th Cir 07/11/2023
CGL Carriers Have No Duty to Defend Directors and Officers In Connection with Shareholder Derivative Action Arising Out of Listeria Contamination
In re Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 07/10/2023
Court of Appeals Rules That Pre-Suit Notice Letter Failed to Comply With Chapter 542A
Kester v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 07/06/2023
Insured Not Entitled to Attorney's Fees in Lawsuit Arising Out of Storm Damage to His Home
Sliepcevic v. American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Inc.
Court: WD Tx 07/05/2023
Remand Denied Where a Presuit Demand Shows Amount in Controversy Requirement Met
Krish Hospitality LLC v. Amguard Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/30/2023
Magistrate Recommends Denying Remand Following Election of Responsibility Under Section 542A.006
Young v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/30/2023
Court Holds Insurer's Election Under Section 542A.006 Creates Complete Diversity and Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Extra-Contractual Claims