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
Williams v. Minnesota Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/29/2023
Court Dismisses Extra-Contractual Claims in Life Insurance Dispute
McGinnis v. Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/29/2023
Court Dismisses Life Insurance Action for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction over Insurer, Agent, and Broker
Bock v. State Farm County Mutual Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/28/2023
Court Affirms Reinstated Summary Judgment for Insurer Following Trial Court's Grant of Bill of Review
Graves v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/28/2023
Estate Not Entitled to Plan Benefits Under Life Insurance Policy
Houston v. United Financial Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/27/2023
Court Abates Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims Against UIM Insurer
PMJ Bleu Terre Management, LLC v. Amtrust Insurance Co. of Kansas, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 06/27/2023
Magistrate Recommends Denying Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Where Insurer Claimed Storm Damage Predated the Prior Policy Period
SC Shine PLLC v. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/26/2023
ERISA Does Not Preempt Dental Provider's Assigned Claims for Benefits
FCCI Insurance Co. v. Reytech Services, LLC
Court: ND Tx 06/23/2023
Insurer Denied Summary Judgment Under Indemnity Agreement Following Performance and Payment Claims Against Surety Bonds
New York Inn. d/b/a Viva Inn Motel v. Associated Industries Insurance Co., Inc.
Court: ND Tx 06/23/2023
Bankruptcy Court Recommends Granting Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Concurrent Causation
Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. v. Love
Court: 5th Cir 06/22/2023
Fifth Circuit Holds Potential Stowers Exposure, Not Policy Limit, Controls Amount in Controversy