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
9520 Homestead, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/06/2019
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Insured's Bad Faith, Prompt Payment of Claims and Breach of Contract Actions
Ihekoronye v. United Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/06/2019
District Court Remands Case to State Court in Light of Binding Stipulation of an Amount in Controversy Less than $75,000
American Legend Homes v. Navigators Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 11/05/2019
District Court Denies Plaintiff Insured's Joinder of Non-Diverse Insurer but Grants Leave to Amend Pleading to Include Diverse Insurer
In re Colonial County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/05/2019
Appellate Court Finds Trial Court Abused its Discretion in Denying Abatement of Statutory Extra-Contractual Claims in UIM Dispute
Kee v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ND Tx 10/31/2019
Insurer Denied Summary Judgment on Insured's Breach and Prompt Payment Claims, But Prevails on Extra-Contractual Claims
Petty v. Great West Casualty Co.
Court: 5th Cir 10/31/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit against Insurers for Mental Anguish Resulting from Automobile Accidents
Randel v. Travelers Lloyds of Texas Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/30/2019
Court Denies Insurer's Motion for Judgment on Pleadings Based on Res Judicata Arguments
Macari v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/30/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Post-Suit Acceptance of Responsibility for Adjuster
Hebert v. United Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 10/30/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Post-Suit Acceptance of Responsibility for Adjuster
American Home Assurance Co. v. De Los Santos
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 10/30/2019
Court Reverses Judgment and Remands Workers' Compensation Dispute on Course and Scope Issue