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
News
Nominations for Insurance Law Section Council Positions Due March 24
The Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from Section members interested in serving on the Council for a two-year term. Applications due March 24.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Anti-Indemnity Act for Construction Contracts?
Order the recording of the 8/10/22 webinar to get the latest update on recent court opinions, trends in litigation, and unresolved issues.
Did You Miss the Insurance Law Webinar – Turning Eight Corners into a New Era?
Order the recording of the 4/27/22 webinar to get the latest update on this much-anticipated Texas Supreme Court decision.
Events
Articles
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
The Protracted Battle over Obamacare: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Insurers under the Affordable Care Act
On April 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of four health insurance companies, recognizing their right to sue the federal government for unpaid subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Recent Decisions
Pollard Memorial United Methodist Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 10/31/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment and Dismisses Bad Faith Claims
United Fire Lloyds v. JD Kunz Concrete Contactor, Inc.
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 10/31/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Insured In Construction Defect Claim
In Re Arch Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 10/31/2023
Court Refuses to Allow CGL Insurer to Intervene in Lawsuit to Seek Finding that Workers' Compensation Bar Precludes the Claims Against Its Insured
PRCP-Dallas Investments, LP v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London
Court: ND Tx 10/26/2023
Storm Damage Case Remanded
Harris v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 10/25/2023
Court Partially Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Kelly
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 10/19/2023
Substituted Opinion Again Finds that TWIA Can Provide Wind-Driven Rain Coverage By Endorsement
Baytown Medical Center, LP v. Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 10/18/2023
ERISA Does Not Preempt Provider's Claim Under Texas Insurance Code
Ironshore Specialty Insurance Co. v. Facility IMS, LLC
Court: ND Tx 10/17/2023
Cooperation and Consent Provisions Held to be Covenants Rather Than Conditions
NEWCRESTIMAGE Holdings, LLC v. The Travelers Lloyds Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 10/17/2023
Attorneys' Fees Precluded Under Chapter 542A
Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. v. Hampton
Court: SD Tx 10/12/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Insured's Failure to Meet Self-Insured Retention
