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
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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
Dalton v. Republic Lloyds
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 11/29/2023
Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer and Remands to Determine if an Appraisal Award was Based on a Mistake of Fact
H5R, LLC v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 11/28/2023
Insurer's Motion to Deny Attorney's Fees Under Chapter 542A Granted
Langston v. American National Property and Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/28/2023
Insurer Did Not Breach Flood Insurance Policy By Failing to Renew Due to Non-Payment of Premium
Navarra v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 11/27/2023
Courts Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on All Claims Following Payment of Appraisal Award and Interest
Combs v. Allstate Texas Lloyd’s
Court: SD Tx 11/27/2023
Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Claims for Attorney's Fees
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