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
Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Zuniga
Court: 3d Cir 09/13/2017
Court Affirms Motion to Transfer Venue, but Holds that Auto Policy Does not Cover Punitive Damages
Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Co. v. Great West Casualty Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 09/11/2017
District Court Finds Insurer Entitled to Reimbursement for Defense Costs from Second Insurer, but not for Indemnity
Great American Lloyds Insurance Co. v. Vines-Herrin Custom Homes, LLC
Court: Tx 1-Houston 09/08/2017
Supreme Court of Texas Refuses Review of Allocation Decision
The Travelers Lloyds Insurance Co. v. Cruz Contracting of Texas, LLC
Court: Tx 14-Houston 09/07/2017
District Court Applies US Metals, Finds Coverage for Damages to Access Insured's Defective Work
McClelland v. Chubb Lloyd’s Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: Tx 14-Houston 09/06/2017
Court Denies Motion to Reconsider Dismissal of Insured's Breach of Contract Claims
Primerica Life Insurance Co. v. Purselley
Court: Tx Sup 08/31/2017
District Court Awards Life Insurance Proceeds to Decedent's Ex-Wife
Crawford v. Allied Property and Casualty Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/30/2017
Court Denies Insured's Motion to Remand Based on Improper Joinder of Adjuster
Montoya v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 08/29/2017
District Court Dismisses Claimant's Causes of Action against Liability Insurer
Hallak v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 08/29/2017
Magistrate Judge Recommends that Insurer's Motion to Abate be Granted
Landmark American Insurance Co. v. Eagle Supply & Manufacturing L.P.
Court: 10th Cir 08/25/2017
Court Reverses Assignment Holding Based on Gandy