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
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Articles
Stowers After Patterson: Same As It Ever Was?
by Matthew Steven Paradowski In April 2015 an opinion issued…
Fifth Circuit Rules That Insured May Not Rely on Conclusory Expert Affidavit to Survive Summary Judgment
by Tae Andrews A recent Fifth Circuit decision has reaffirmed…
Recent Decisions
Mason v. American Security Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/20/2023
Chapter 542A Pre-Suit Notice Requirement Impracticable
In Re Liberty County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 11/17/2023
Supreme Court Sides with Insurer on Discoverability of Insured's Medical Records in UIM Lawsuit
Guzman v. Allstate Assurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 11/16/2023
Life Insurer Properly Rescinds Policy Based on Misrepresentation of Smoking History in Application
Fiberco, Inc. v. Acadia Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/15/2023
Court Resolves Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Regarding Cosmetic Damage Exclusion
Fiberco, Inc. v. Acadia Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/15/2023
Motion to Strike Expert in Cosmetic Damage Dispute Denied
In Re Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/14/2023
Trial Court Did Not Abuse Its Discretion By Refusing to Abate Lawsuit So Appraisal Could Proceed Because Insurer Never Sought to Compel Appraisal
Berkley Nat’l Insurance Co. v. Orta-Gonzalez
Court: WD Tx 11/13/2023
Named Insured Not Indispensable Party to Declaratory Judgment Action
Horton v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 11/13/2023
Fifth Circuit Holds Application of Cosmetic Damage Exclusion a Question of Fact
Armstrong v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 11/13/2023
Court Stays Ruling in Post-Appraisal Action Pending Outcome of Rodriguez v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Indiana
Martinez v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/13/2023
Plan Sponsoring Bank Improperly Joined in Life Insurance Dispute