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
Bryant v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 12/12/2018
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Extra-Contractual Claims in UM/UIM Dispute, Upholds Rulings on Discovery
Granger v. Travelers Home & Marine Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 12/12/2018
Shortened Statute of Limitations Period in Renter's Insurance Policy Upheld by Court of Appeals
AXA Insurance Co. v. Yoau Electric Co., Ltd.
Court: SD Tx 12/11/2018
Court Dismisses Subrogated Insurer's Claims Based on Statute of Limitations
Ayati-Ghaffari v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 12/11/2018
Court of Appeals Affirms Death Penalty Sanctions against Insured after Pattern of Discovery Abuse
Mauldin v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/10/2018
Fifth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Remand because of Improper Joinder of a Non-Diverse Party
Perry v. United Services Automobile Association
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 12/07/2018
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Extra-Contractual Claims Based on Timely Payment of Appraisal Award
Facility Insurance Corp. v. Patients Medical Center
Court: Tx 3-Austin 12/05/2018
Appellate Court Reverses and Remands Medical Fee Dispute Case because of Burden of Proof Error
Yates v. Liberty Mutual General Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 12/03/2018
District Court Dismisses Class Action Claims Filed by Insureds for Failure to Allege Facts Sufficient to Satisfy Elements of Class Certification
Kenyon International Emergency Services, Inc. v. Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 11/29/2018
Aviation Insurer May Owe Third-Party for Emergency Services
Crawford v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 11/28/2018
Fifth Circuit Affirms Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Life Insurance Dispute
