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
East Texas Educational Insurance Association v. Ramirez
Court: Tx 8-El Paso 08/20/2021
Court Affirms Judgment For Claimant in Workers' Comp Dispute
Molina v. American Access Casualty Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/17/2021
In-State Defendant Exercises "Snap Removal" and is Granted Dismissal in Federal Court
Turner v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 08/13/2021
Fifth Circuit Recognizes Policy Language Exception to "Adversarial Trial" Rule, But Finds No Coverage for Default Judgment
In re State Farm Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 08/12/2021
Court Denies Mandamus to Insurer in Discovery Dispute
Randel v. Travelers Lloyds of Texas Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 08/12/2021
Fifth Circuit Holds Payment of Appraisal Award Does Not Bar Chapter 542 Claims
343 West Sunset, LLC v. Seneca Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/11/2021
Magistrate Recommends Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Hail Dispute
Smith v. Insurance Adjusters Group, LLC
Court: ED Tx 08/11/2021
Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Claims in Dispute Between Public Adjusters
Woodcrest Capital, LLC v. Zurich American Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 08/11/2021
Court Holds Chapter 542 Claims Subject to Four-Year Limitations Period Despite Two-Years-and-One-Day Policy Limitation
GeoVera Specialty Insurance Co. v. Walker
Court: SD Tx 08/09/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail and Theft Dispute
Volvo Financial Services v. McClenny Moseley & Assoc.
Court: WD Tx 08/09/2021
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Summary Judgment in Dispute Over Competing Liens on Insurance Proceeds