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
Nominations for Insurance Law Section Council Positions Due March 17
The Nominating Committee is accepting applications from Section members interested in serving on the Council for a two-year term.
Insurance Law Webinar – Insurance Litigation: Making Sense of the Public Reaction to Luigi Mangione
Register now for this 3/25/25 webinar, free to current Insurance Law Section members.
Watch the Recording of the December 12th Insurance Law Webinar – Stowers Updates That You (and Your Clients) Can’t Afford to Miss!
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 – Insurance Litigation: Making Sense of the Public Reaction to Luigi Mangione
3/25/25 Webinar free to current Insurance Law Section Members
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
Dillen v. QBE Insurance Corporation
Court: SD Tx 02/11/2025
Delayed Payment of Policy Proceeds is Neither an Independent Injury nor Benefits Lost
Central Texas Highway Constructors, LLC v. Hudson Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/07/2025
"No Direct Action Rule" Precludes Standing and Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
Mirelez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: 5th Cir 02/06/2025
Lack of Independent Injury Bars Extracontractual Damages
Childers v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 02/06/2025
Coverage for Vandalism and Theft Precluded by Vacancy and Occupancy Exclusions
Heard v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 02/06/2025
Summary Judgment Granted in Homeowner's Winter Storm Uri Dispute
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Saldivar
Court: Tx 14-Houston 02/06/2025
Court Reversed Denial of Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Rendered Take-Nothing Judgment
Wings Platinum, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/04/2025
Insured's Motion to Strike Expert Witness Denied
Wings Platinum, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/04/2025
Insured's Claims for Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and Chapter 541 Violations Dismissed on Summary Judgment
Farmers Texas County Mutual v. Blanek
Court: Tx 14-Houston 02/04/2025
Bystander Damages Not Available Without Bodily Injury
Auto-Owners Insurance Co. v. Millionder
Court: Tx 1-Houston 02/04/2025
Court Lacks Personal Jurisdiction over Florida Insurer
