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
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v. Lowen Valley View, L.L.C.
Court: 5th Cir
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer in Hail Case
Bryant v. Nueces Hospitality, LP
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Insured’s Motion to Remand in Worker's Compensation Dispute
Houston Home Dialysis, LP v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Dismisses Multiple Claims Brought by Insured in ERISA Case
Wagley v. MCL Smith, Inc.
Court: SD Tx1st Cir
Court Grants Nonsuit With Prejudice in Favor of Insurer Defendant
Evanston Insurance Co. v. Gabriel
Court: WD Tx
District Court Denies Insureds' Motion to Dismiss because of Pending State Court Case
State Farm Lloyds v. Fuentes
Court: Tx Sup
Supreme Court of Texas Affirms in Part, but Reverses in Part in Light of Menchaca
Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Wedel
Court: Tx Sup
Supreme Court of Texas Finds Insurer Waived Right of Recovery in Worker's Compensation Dispute
Innova Hospital San Antonio v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Court: 5th Cir
Fifth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of ERISA and State-Law Breach of Contract Claims, Affirms Dismissal of Other ERISA Claims