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
Hilltop Church of the Nazarene v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 12/20/2022
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Expert and for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Platinum Trophy Hunts LLC v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/19/2022
Magistrate Recommends Partial Dismissal of Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims in Commercial Hail Damage Dispute
Ngakoue v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: WD Tx 12/19/2022
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Hail Suit Under Commercial Purpose Exclusion
Stanton LLP v. Argonaut Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/16/2022
Court Holds Judicial Estoppel Cannot Defeat Subject Matter Jurisdiction, But Remands Case
Murry v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/15/2022
Court Grants Remand Where Insured Stipulated Amount in Controversy Prior To Removal
Shambaugh & Son, LP v. Steadfast Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/15/2022
District Court Dismisses Complaint Against Illinois Based Insurer For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Waco Hippodrome Inc. v. Central Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/14/2022
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Chapter 542A Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees
Singh v. RiverSource Life Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/13/2022
Fifth Circuit Affirms Award of Disability Benefits and Prompt Payment Penalties
Fiberco, Inc. v. Acadia Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/07/2022
Insured Not Required to Allege Specific Amount of Attorney's Fees in Chapter 542A Notice Letter
Morakabian v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 12/06/2022
Magistrate Recommends Summary Judgment in Favor of Insurer on Breach of Contract and Prompt Payment Claims Following Payment of Appraisal Award