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
Pulley v. Ground Effects Landscaping
Court: WD Tx 09/16/2019
Homeowner Insurer Granted Summary Judgment because Damaged Home was not Insured's "Residence Premises"
American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co. v. ACE American Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/11/2019
District Court Enters Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law In Stowers Dispute Involving Excess Verdict in Wrongful Death Action
Dialysis Newco, Inc. v. Community Health Systems Group Health Plan
Court: 5th Cir 09/11/2019
Fifth Circuit Reverses District Court and Renders Judgment Against Benefits Provider on Standing Grounds
Phan VM Holdings, LLC v. Evanston Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 09/10/2019
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Binding Stipulation of Damages
Etienne v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 14-Houston 09/10/2019
Appellate Court Overrules Challenge to Trial Court Appointment of Appraisal Umpire and Finds it Lacked Jurisdiction to Review Sanction of Insured's Attorney
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 09/10/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment for Insurer in Dispute with Church over Code Upgrade Coverage and Claims Handling
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. York Risk Services Group Inc.
Court: 5th Cir 09/10/2019
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insured's Claims against Third-Party Claims Administrator for Failure to State a Claim upon which Relief Could be Granted
Judson Post 2059 v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 09/09/2019
District Court Denies Motion for Sanctions agasint Insurer's Counsel but Grants Insured's Motion to Compel Appraisal and Abate Case in Property Insurance Dispute
State Farm Lloyds v. Richards
Court: 5th Cir 09/09/2019
Fifth Circuit Certifies Question to Supreme Court of Texas Regarding Exception to "Eight Corners" Rule Pertaining to Duty to Defend
Arizpe v. Principal Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 09/06/2019
Insurer Not Entitled to Recover Attorney's Fees for Allegedly Groundless Insurance Code Claims