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 – The Great Doctrine of Prevention Debate
Register now for this 5/29/25 webinar, free to current Insurance Law Section members.
Registration is Open for the 22nd Annual Advanced Insurance Law Course
Register now and join us June 5-6, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio.
Winners Announced for the Fall 2024 Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions on a suggested topic authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
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.
4/23/25 Insurance Law Section Networking Event
Join us April 23rd for a Section Networking event in Austin, TX
Insurance Law Webinar – The Great Doctrine of Prevention Debate
5/29/25 Webinar free to current Insurance Law Section Members
22nd Annual Advanced Insurance Law Course
Join us June 5-6, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. Registration is open!
Articles
Texas Supreme Court Rules That Excess Policy’s Qualified Form Following Provision Did Not Include Coverage for Defense Costs
As a result, by many accounts, Texas has emerged as the most unique jurisdiction for insurance law in the country.
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.
Recent Decisions
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s v. Henry Vogt Machine Co., Inc.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 04/08/2025
Court Affirms Denial of Special Appearances of Insurers Based on Service-of-Suit Clauses
Davis v. Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/07/2025
Court of Appeals Enforces Policy's 2-Year Contractual Limitations Period
In The Matter of New York Inn, Inc. v. Associated Industries Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 04/03/2025
Failure to Segregate Costs Bars Recovery of Additional Costs of Repair
In re Berkley Regional Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 04/03/2025
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion by Ordering Pre-Suit Discovery of Claim Files
Lexington Insurance Co. v. Exxon Mobil Corp.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 04/03/2025
Employers Liability Exclusion in CGL Policy Applied to Additional Insured's Statutory Employees
Imperial Charters v. Redwood Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 04/03/2025
Trial Court Properly Granted Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on Cancellation of Policy and Breach of Contract Claims for Insured's Failure to Pay Premiums
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. v. Interstate Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/31/2025
"Exposure Trigger" Theory Applies in Suit Seeking Contribution From Excess Insurers
Lotuleiei v. Spinnaker Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/31/2025
Summary Judgment Granted in Part in Homeowners' Policy Dispute for Water Damage
Cernero v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ED Tx 03/31/2025
Court Compels Appraisal and Abates Suit
Grotts v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 03/30/2025
Summary Judgment Granted in Homeowner's Frozen Pipe Dispute
