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
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.
Call for Articles for the Journal of Texas Insurance Law
The Journal of Texas Insurance Law is seeking articles for future issues.
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.
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
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
Golden Bear Insurance Co. v. 34th S&S, LLC
Court: 5th Cir 03/14/2025
Fifth Circuit Finds Misuse of Declaratory Judgment Act to Contest Stowers Liability
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 03/13/2025
Summary Judgment in Favor of Insured Affirmed on Duty to Defend, Number of Occurrences, and No Right to Recoup Defense Costs
Smith v. Central Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/13/2025
Magistrate Judge Recommends Denial of Motion to Strike Expert in Hail Damage Dispute
Deno v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/12/2025
Insurers' Motion to Dismiss Granted for Lack of Admiralty Jurisdiction
Duke v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 03/11/2025
Bona Fide Coverage Dispute Precludes Bad Faith and Related Statutory Claims
Cowboy Christian Missions v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/07/2025
Summary Judgment Granted on Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims in Tornado Dispute
Ogboru v. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/07/2025
Attorneys' Fees Limited Under Chapter 542A
Guerrero v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 03/07/2025
Extra-Contractual Claims Dismissed Under Bona Fide Dispute Doctrine
Texas Auto Capital, LLC v. Dairyland County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/07/2025
Auto Policy Dispute Transferred to Another State
Russell v. State Farm Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/06/2025
Factual Disputes Preclude Summary Judgment on Delayed Payment Claim
