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
Vandelay Hospitality Group, LP v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/09/2021
Court Grants Insured Second Chance to Amend to Allege Plausibly Covered COVID-19 Claim
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London v. Superior Nationwide Logistics, Ltd.
Court: SD Tx 02/07/2021
Magistrate Judge Recommends Dismissal of Insurer's Action on Duty to Defend Based on "Eight Corners" Rule
Lewis v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 02/05/2021
Court Denies Insured's Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony
Everest National Insurance Co. v. Megasand Enterprises, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 02/05/2021
Judge Hanen Denies Motion to Dismiss in Duty to Defend Dispute
Whatley v. Great Lakes Insurance, SE
Court: ED Tx 02/04/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate's Denial of Attorneys' Fees in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Farris v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 02/04/2021
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Hail Dispute
Whatley v. Great Lakes Insurance, SE
Court: ED Tx 02/04/2021
District Court Affirms Magistrate Grant of Summary Judgment to Insurer in Hurricane Harvey Dispute
Ticer v. Imperium Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/04/2021
Court Employs "Summary Inquiry" Review to Determine Fraudulent Joinder of Insurer Because Claim not Covered
Janise v. United Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 02/03/2021
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorneys' Fees under Chapter 542A
Cody v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/03/2021
Court Dismisses All of Putative Class' Claims under Auto Policies