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
Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Supreme Court 2021 Insurance Decisions: Shifting the Playing Field
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Winners Announced for the Inaugural Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
Events
Articles
Extra-contractual Claims in the Context of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division recently issued an opinion in a UIM case that precludes the recovery of extra-contractual damages absent a finding that the insured was entitled to benefits.
Insurer’s Payment of Appraisal Award Not Complete Bar to Extra-Contractual Claims
The Supreme Court recently issued three per curiam opinions clarifying the effect of an insurer's payment of an appraisal award.
Recent Decisions
J.R. Argo v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 08/10/2023
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Insurer on Limitations Grounds After Insured Serves Related But Separate Company
Walker v. Century Surety Co.
Court: ED Tx 08/10/2023
Summary Judgment Granted for Insurer in Commercial Hurricane Damage Dispute
Thornton v. AAA Colorado, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 08/08/2023
Action Against Colorado Broker Dismissed for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
In Re State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 08/07/2023
Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer After Court Compels Appraisal
Five Lakes, LLC v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 08/04/2023
Appraisal Umpire Not Improperly Joined Under Breach of Contract and Tortious Interference Causes of Action
R and R Navigator LLC v. Wright National Flood Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/04/2023
Failure to Provide Supplemental Proof of Loss Bars Entitlement to Additional Benefits Under National Flood Insurance Program Policy
Angelo v. Celtic Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/04/2023
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Class Certification in Health Insurance Dispute
A&E Austin 1, LTD., v. Nationwide General Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/01/2023
Prevention Doctrine Precludes Summary Judgment for Insurer on Obligation to Pay Replacement Cost Benefits
Creekwood Real Estate, LLC v. Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/01/2023
Court Accepts Magistrate's Recommendation That Concurrent Causation Doctrine Inapplicable Under Policy's Ensuing Loss Exception
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Copart of Connecticut, Inc.
Court: 5th Cir 07/31/2023
Fifth Circuit Reverses Judgment Regarding Duty to Indemnify Under Pollution Exclusion
