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 USAA General Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 05/07/2021
Divided Court Holds Insured Not Bound in UIM Suit to Verdict Rendered in the Underlying Suit Against Tortfeasor
In re Allstate Indemnity Co.
Court: Tx Sup 05/07/2021
Court Abused Its Discretion in Striking Counteraffidavit on Medical Expenses in UIM Lawsuit
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/05/2021
District Court Denies Judgment on the Pleadings in COVID-19 Dispute
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. v. Factory Mutual Ins. Co.
Court: ED Tx 05/05/2021
District Court holds that movie theater stated a claim under for losses due to COVID-19.
Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. v. FCCI Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 05/05/2021
Fifth Circuit Affirms Ruling for Insurers in Duty to Defend Dispute Arising out of Auto Accident, Subsequent Settlement
Tabib v. Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas
Court: WD Tx 04/30/2021
Chapter 542A Election on Day of Removal Timely
Calkin v. United States Life Insurance Co. in the City of New York
Court: SD Tx 04/29/2021
Courts Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of ERISA Insurer
Perez v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 04/28/2021
Homeowners Granted Summary Judgment on Storm Loss Claims; Insurer Failed to File Response
Hinson v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 04/26/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Gonzalez v. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Court: ND Tx 04/26/2021
Insured's State Law Claims under Employee Benefit Plan Preempted and Therefore Dismissed