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
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.
Insurance Law Webinar – Firearms and Insurance Law
Order the recording of the 12/7/21 webinar to get the latest update on recent Firearm decisions affecting Insurance Law.
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
Townhomes of Heritage Square Homeowner’s Association v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/29/2024
Attorney's Fees Precluded Under Chapter 542A
Occidental Fire & Casualty Co. of North Carolina v. Zinkweig
Court: SD Tx 03/28/2024
Insurer Does Not Owe Duty to Defend Based on Controlled Substance Exclusion
Paschal v. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/28/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Defective Construction Exclusion
Bean v. Great Lakes Insurance SE
Court: SD Tx 03/28/2024
Remand Granted Where Insurer Did Not Establish Improper Joinder of Insurance Agent
Keller v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 03/28/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Attorneys' Fees in Part, and Denies it in Part
Hallmark Specialty Insurance Co. v. Frank Winston Crum Insurance
Court: ED Tx 03/28/2024
Insurers' Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Resolved Over Claim for Equitable Contribution of Defense Costs
Hendrex v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/22/2024
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Professional Liability Insurer
Zell v. Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/22/2024
Adjuster Improperly Joined in Underinsured Motorist Dispute
SXSW, L.L.C. v. Federal Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/21/2024
Contract Exclusion and Professional Services Exclusion Do Not Preclude Duty to Defend SXSW
Antares Reinsurance Co. Ltd., v. National Transportation Associates, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 03/20/2024
Reinsurer's Claims for Specific Performance, Breach of Contract, and Fraud Dismissed