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
Rodriguez v. Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/22/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment Following Timely Payment of Appraisal Award
Hinojos v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: Tx Sup 03/19/2021
Divided Supreme Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer on Its Liability Under the Prompt Payment of Claims Act
In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx Sup 03/19/2021
Supreme Court Finds Trial Court Abused Its Discretion When It Refused to Bifurcate UIM Trial
Amerisure Insurance Co. v. Thermacor Process, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 03/19/2021
Cross Motions to Dismiss on Duties to Defend and Indemnify Denied
Embark Holdco Management LLC v. Cantillo & Bennett LLP
Court: Tx 3-Austin 03/17/2021
Court Rules Against Special Deputy Receiver Regarding Extent of Its Jurisdiction in Insurer Liquidation Case
Nelson v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ND Tx 03/16/2021
District Court Denies Motion to Remand Based on Amount-in-Controversy Requirement
Maldonado v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America
Court: ED Tx 03/16/2021
District Court Grants Insureds' Motion for Summary Judgment in Underinsured Motorists Dispute
Selery Fulfillment, Inc. v. Colony Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/15/2021
Court Dismisses Insured's Claims Seeking Coverage for COVID-19 Closures
Bitco General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 03/12/2021
Fifth Circuit Certifies Northfield Extrinsic Evidence Question to the Supreme Court of Texas
DZ Jewelry, LLC v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London
Court: SD Tx 03/12/2021
District Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Dismiss COVID-19 Business Interruption Suit