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
Covington Specialty Insurance Co. v. USAI LP
Court: ND Tx 12/09/2020
Auto Exclusion Did Not Preclude Summary Judgment in Favor of Insureds on Duty to Defend
Hajer d/b/a Rug Outlet v. Ohio Security Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 12/04/2020
District Court Dismisses Insured's Claims for COVID-19 Coverage
Massachusetts Bay Insurance Co. v. Adkins
Court: Tx 1-Houston 12/03/2020
MDL Court Properly Obtained Jurisdiction Based on Non-Party Insurer's Intervention in Asbestos Cases
Urban Oaks Builders, LLC v. Gemini Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/02/2020
District Court Dismisses Extra-Contractual Claims in Excess Coverage Dispute
Urban Oaks Builders, LLC v. Gemini Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/02/2020
Court Dismisses Turnover Claim and Extra-Contractual Claims in Controlled Insurance Program Dispute
Batchelor v. Life Insurance Company of North America
Court: SD Tx 12/01/2020
District Court Enters Judgment in Favor of ERISA Claimant
Albion Investments, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Co. of America
Court: ED Tx 12/01/2020
District Court Denies Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Extra-Contractual Claims
Corbett v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 11/30/2020
District Court Enters Judgment for Insurer Following Bench Trial
Galindo v. Empower Managing General Agency, Inc.
Court: WD Tx 11/30/2020
Managing General Agent Granted Summary Judgment on Insured's Breach of Contract Claim
Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co. v. Reininger
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 11/25/2020
Court Affirms Award of Actual Damages for Insured in Hail Damage Case but Reverses Award of Statutory Damages