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
Murray v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/30/2018
Court Sua Sponte Remands Case Based on Improper Joinder
CVR Energy, Inc. v. American Zurich Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/26/2018
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Recommendation to Dismiss Claims Against Insurer in Coverage Action
Zenith Insurance Co. v. Texas Institute for Surgery, LLP
Court: ND Tx 10/25/2018
District Court Overrules Objections to Absence of Real Party in Interest in Subrogation Dispute and Denies Motion for Leave to Join Party
Arrington v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/25/2018
District Court Allows Motion to Permit Joinder, Remands Life Insurance Dispute to State Court
Northfield Insurance Co. v. Herrera
Court: 5th Cir 10/24/2018
Fifth Circuit Reverses and Remands Bodily Injury Coverage Dispute for Entry of Judgment in Favor of Insurer
Houston Home Dialysis v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx 10/22/2018
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Dispute Between Medical Provider and Healthcare Insurer
Pham v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 10/22/2018
Insured Ordered to Pay Insurer’s Litigation Costs after Insured Recovers Significantly Less than Insurer’s Settlement Offer
Lloyd’s Syndicate 457 v. American Global Maritime, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 10/16/2018
Court Denies Summary Judgment as to Negligence Claims Asserted by Insurer against Marine Warranty Surveyor
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. v. Beltran
Court: SD Tx 10/16/2018
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Dismiss Based on Sufficient Amount in Controversy
University Baptist Church of Fort Worth v. Lexington Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/11/2018
Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims