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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Lynd Decision Upholds Longstanding Canons of Policy Construction Favoring Insureds
by Tae Andrews Casenote: RSUI Indem. Co. v. Lynd Co (Tex. May…
The Implications of the Deepwater Horizon Decision
by Veronica Martinsen Bates In a case worth hundreds of…
Recent Decisions
Pollard Memorial United Methodist Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 10/31/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment and Dismisses Bad Faith Claims
United Fire Lloyds v. JD Kunz Concrete Contactor, Inc.
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 10/31/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Insured In Construction Defect Claim
In Re Arch Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 10/31/2023
Court Refuses to Allow CGL Insurer to Intervene in Lawsuit to Seek Finding that Workers' Compensation Bar Precludes the Claims Against Its Insured
PRCP-Dallas Investments, LP v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London
Court: ND Tx 10/26/2023
Storm Damage Case Remanded
Harris v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/25/2023
Court Partially Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Kelly
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 10/19/2023
Substituted Opinion Again Finds that TWIA Can Provide Wind-Driven Rain Coverage By Endorsement
Baytown Medical Center, LP v. Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 10/18/2023
ERISA Does Not Preempt Provider's Claim Under Texas Insurance Code
Ironshore Specialty Insurance Co. v. Facility IMS, LLC
Court: ND Tx 10/17/2023
Cooperation and Consent Provisions Held to be Covenants Rather Than Conditions
NEWCRESTIMAGE Holdings, LLC v. The Travelers Lloyds Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/17/2023
Attorneys' Fees Precluded Under Chapter 542A
Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. Hampton
Court: SD Tx 10/12/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Insured's Failure to Meet Self-Insured Retention