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
Recent Decisions
Aetna Life Ins. Co. v. Robert A. Behar
Court: SD Tx 05/21/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Motion to Dismiss RICO Claims for Lack of Standing
Mid-Continent Casualty Co. v. McCollum Custom Homes, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 05/20/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Addressing Duties of Defense and Indemnity
Frederking v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 05/20/2020
Federal District Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration in Regard to Lack of Coverage for Punitive Damages Award
In re Geico County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 05/19/2020
Court Restricts Scope of Permissible Discovery in Lawsuit Where Insurer Provided Auto Insurance Coverage for Both Parties
Living Steward Properties, Ltd. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London
Court: SD Tx 05/18/2020
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Compel Arbitration
United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. v. Womack-Rodriguez
Court: WD Tx 05/15/2020
Life Insurer Not Entitled to Dismissal or Summary Judgment Despite Interpleading Funds
CBX Resources, L.L.C. v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/12/2020
Fifth Circuit Dismisses Appeal and Refuses "Finality Trap" Exception in Duty to Defend Dispute
Jackson v. Farmers New World Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 05/12/2020
District Court Dismisses Claims without Prejudice and Grants Insured Leave to Amend in Life Insurance Dispute
National Liability & Fire Insurance Co. v. Young
Court: ND Tx 05/12/2020
Northern District Denies Insurer's Attempt to Avoid Defense Obligation through Extrinsic Evidence Exceptions
Wickler v. American Strategic Insurance Corp.
Court: ED Tx 05/11/2020
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Flood Insurance Dispute