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
Call for Applications to Join Insurance Law Section Council’s Young Lawyer Subcommittee
The Section is accepting applications from young members of the Section who are interested in serving on the Young Lawyer Subcommittee for a two-year term.
Insurance Law Webinar – Leading the Jury Charge – Jury Submissions and Instructions in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Cases
Register now for this 9/19/24 webinar, free to current Insurance Law Section members.
Watch the Recording of the August 20th Insurance Law Webinar – Navigating Common Pitfalls for Coverage for Construction Defects
Current Insurance Law Section members can view the recording of this webinar for MCLE credit.
Events
Insurance Law Webinar – Leading the Charge: Jury Submissions and Instructions in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Cases
9/19/24 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
Ansah v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/23/2024
Insureds' Failure to Cooperate Bars Coverage and All Extracontractual Claims
Lotus Sky, LLC v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/22/2024
Abatement Proper Where Insured Did Not Provide Presuit Notice of Wind and Hail Claim
In re Surechoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 08/21/2024
Court Did Not Abuse Its Discretion By Refusing to Compel Arbitration
Mid-Continent Cas. Co. v. Vibrant Builders, LLC
Court: ND Tx 08/21/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on the Duty to Defend and Dismisses its Motion for Summary Judgment on the Duty to Indemnify Without Prejudice
Murphy v. On Your Side Nationwide Insurance Agency, Inc.
Court: ED Tx 08/21/2024
Court Denies Judgment Creditor's Motion to Remand
Sims v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/21/2024
Actual Cash Value and Depreciation Mean the Same Thing, Motion to Dismiss Denied
Frank v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/15/2024
Snap Removal Fails Where Complete Diversity Lacking, Remand Granted
Palma v. Allied Trust Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 08/13/2024
Insurer Prevails After Rescinding Homeowner's Policy Based on Misrepresentation in Application
Lavender Road Management LLC v. Hanover Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 08/08/2024
No Duty to Defend Where Underlying Petition Only Alleges Trespass
Occidental Fire & Casualty Co. of North Carolina v. Zinkweg
Court: SD Tx 08/08/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Controlled Substance Exclusion
