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
News
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Articles
Lynd Decision Upholds Longstanding Canons of Policy Construction Favoring Insureds
by Tae Andrews Casenote: RSUI Indem. Co. v. Lynd Co (Tex. May…
The Implications of the Deepwater Horizon Decision
by Veronica Martinsen Bates In a case worth hundreds of…
When is a Breach Not a Breach?
by Tarron L. Gartner Greene v. Farmers Ins. Exch. and…
Recent Decisions
George’s Aircraft Repair, LLC v. Travelers Lloyds Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/27/2024
Attorneys' Fees Limited Under Chapter 542A for Failure to Provide Timely Presuit Notice
Willow Bridge Property Co., LLC v. Arch Specialty Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 12/27/2024
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Resolved in Professional Liability Policy Dispute
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. v. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Court: Tx Sup 12/20/2024
Supreme Court Reverses Judgment in Favor of Insured Against Excess Carrier in Suit to Recover Defense Costs Under Follow-Form Policy
Winterfield United Methodist Church v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 12/17/2024
Magistrate Recommends Denial of Summary Judgment Where Insurer Invokes Concurrent Causation and Bona Fide Dispute Doctrines
In re David Dick
Court: Tx 1-Houston 12/12/2024
Trial Court Abused Discretion in Denying in Part Insured's TRCP 91a Motion to Dismiss
In re Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 12/11/2024
Trial Court Abused Discretion in Striking Insurer's Plea in Intervention
TNT Gaming Center LLC v. American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.
Court: SD Tx 12/10/2024
Non-Diverse Adjuster Defendants Improperly Joined in Fire Damage Dispute
Adkisson v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ED Tx 12/09/2024
Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Granted Under Residence Premises Condition
Benitez v. AmGUARD Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/05/2024
Fifth Circuit Holds Surface-Water Exclusion Precludes Coverage and Extracontractual Claims
Texas Windstorm Insurance Assoc. v. Valstay, LLC
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 12/05/2024
Insurer Owes Burden to Prove Claim Was Untimely
