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
In re Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 7-Amarillo 07/10/2023
Court of Appeals Rules That Pre-Suit Notice Letter Failed to Comply With Chapter 542A
Kester v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 07/06/2023
Insured Not Entitled to Attorney's Fees in Lawsuit Arising Out of Storm Damage to His Home
Sliepcevic v. American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Inc.
Court: WD Tx 07/05/2023
Remand Denied Where a Presuit Demand Shows Amount in Controversy Requirement Met
Krish Hospitality LLC v. Amguard Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 06/30/2023
Magistrate Recommends Denying Remand Following Election of Responsibility Under Section 542A.006
Young v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 06/30/2023
Court Holds Insurer's Election Under Section 542A.006 Creates Complete Diversity and Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Extra-Contractual Claims
Williams v. Minnesota Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/29/2023
Court Dismisses Extra-Contractual Claims in Life Insurance Dispute
McGinnis v. Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 06/29/2023
Court Dismisses Life Insurance Action for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction over Insurer, Agent, and Broker
Bock v. State Farm County Mutual Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 06/28/2023
Court Affirms Reinstated Summary Judgment for Insurer Following Trial Court's Grant of Bill of Review
Graves v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/28/2023
Estate Not Entitled to Plan Benefits Under Life Insurance Policy
Houston v. United Financial Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 06/27/2023
Court Abates Contractual and Extra-Contractual Claims Against UIM Insurer