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.
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
Green Acres Baptist Church, Inc. v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 01/10/2025
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Damage Dispute
Green Acres Baptist Church, Inc. v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 01/10/2025
Motion to Exclude Experts in Hail Damage Dispute Denied
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Koetter
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/31/2024
Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Order Certifying Class of PIP Claimants Seeking PPCA Remedies
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Koetter
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/31/2024
Justice Dissents From Holding That Reverses and Remands Order Certifying Class of PIP Claimants Seeking PPCA Remedies
George’s Aircraft Repair, LLC v. Travelers Lloyds Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/27/2024
Attorneys' Fees Limited Under Chapter 542A for Failure to Provide Timely Presuit Notice
Willow Bridge Property Co., LLC v. Arch Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/27/2024
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Resolved in Professional Liability Policy Dispute
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. v. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Court: Tx Sup 12/20/2024
Supreme Court Reverses Judgment in Favor of Insured Against Excess Carrier in Suit to Recover Defense Costs Under Follow-Form Policy
Winterfield United Methodist Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 12/17/2024
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Summary Judgment Where Insurer Invokes Concurrent Causation and Bona Fide Dispute Doctrines
In re David Dick
Court: Tx 1-Houston 12/12/2024
Trial Court Abused Discretion in Denying in Part Insured's TRCP 91a Motion to Dismiss
In re Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 12/11/2024
Trial Court Abused Discretion in Striking Insurer's Plea in Intervention
