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
News
Insurance Law Webinar – Stowers Updates That You (and Your Clients) Can’t Afford to Miss!
Register now for this 12/12/24 webinar, free to current Insurance Law Section members.
Announcing the Fall 2024 Texas Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
Watch the Recording of the September 19th Insurance Law Webinar – Leading the Charge – Jury Submissions and Instructions in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Cases
Current Insurance Law Section members can view the recording of this webinar for MCLE credit.
Events
A Comprehensive Overview of Texas Insurance Law
An on-demand CLE program featuring 10 topical sessions and up to 8.0 hours MCLE credit.
Insurance Law Webinar – Stowers Updates That You (and Your Clients) Can’t Afford to Miss!
12/12/24 Webinar free to current Insurance Law Section Members
Articles
Practice Pointer – Top 10 Tips for Examinations Under Oath
Top 10 practice pointers for examinations under oath.
Practice Pointer – Top 10 Tips for Drafting an Appellate Brief
Navigating the complexities of insurance law in appellate courts requires the ability to communicate effectively with judges and staff attorneys who may be unfamiliar with insurance law.
Practice Pointer – Top 5 Steps for Submitting a Property Damage Claim
Practice pointers for submitting a property damage claim.
Recent Decisions
Kennedy v. United States Liability Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/27/2024
Insured vs. Insured Exclusion Bars Coverage Under D&O Policy for Claims an Organization Brought Against Former Executives
Hart v. New Hampshire Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 12-Tyler 11/27/2024
Judgment for Workers Compensation Insurer Reversed
TWG Investments, LTD. v. Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 11/27/2024
Judgment for Insurance Agency Reversed
Abney v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/26/2024
Remand in Underinsured Motorist Dispute Denied
Arch Insurance Co. v. Candelario
Court: WD Tx 11/21/2024
Emails Lacked Sufficient Terms to Establish Rule 11 Agreement
Westlake Chemical Corporation v. Berkley Regional Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 11/15/2024
Justice Boyd Concurs in Denial of Rehearing While Clarifying Stance on Ambiguous Policy Term "Authorized Representative"
Hunt v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 11/15/2024
Fifth Circuit Holds Homeowners Policy Did Not Provide Coverage Where Insured Did Not Reside on the Property at Policy's Inception Date
In Re Surechoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/14/2024
Insurer Did Not Waive Appraisal
Franklin Square Condominium Owner Assoc. v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 11/14/2024
Insurer's Motion to Strike Granted But Summary Judgment Denied in Part
Havercombre Ventures Limited v. Spheric Assurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 11/13/2024
Dismissal on Grounds of Forum Non Conveniens Upheld
