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
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.
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.
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
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
Allied World Insurance Co. v. Acadia Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 10/07/2024
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Resolved in Liability Dispute Between Insurers
Southwest Church of Christ of Amarillo v. AGCS Marine Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/03/2024
Insurer Did Not Waive Appraisal
West Grey Properties, LLC dba Bellair ER, et. al. v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Court: Tx 1-Houston 10/02/2024
Court Dismisses Provider's Breach of Implied Contract and Quasi-Contract in Dispute Between Provider and Insurer on Reimbursement of Statutory "Usual and Customary Rate"
Corval Builders & Erectors, Inc. v. Markel American Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/30/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Faulty Workmanship Exclusion
THC Houston, LLC, et. al. v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Court: SD Tx 09/30/2024
ERISA Preempts Contract Claims But Not Fraud Claims
Atari Interactive, Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/27/2024
Video Game Company's Chapter 541 Claim Dismissed in Action Alleging Copyright Infringement By Insurer
McCalister v. United States Liability Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 09/27/2024
Facts Alleging Misrepresentation By Non-Diverse Agent In Coverage Dispute Not Sufficiently Pled
Funes v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/25/2024
Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal Denied Due to Insured's Failure to Cooperate
Henry v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/24/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on the Independent Injury Rule
TIG Insurance Co. v. Woodsboro Farmers Coop.
Court: 5th Cir 09/20/2024
Defectively Constructed Silos Constitute Property Damage Where Subsequent Wind Resulted in Physical Injury