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
United Property and Casualty Insurance Co. v. Davis
Court: SD Tx 08/28/2019
Court Grants Most of Insurer's Motion for Judgment on Pleadings in Homeowner's Liability Dispute but Denies it on Duty to Defend Issue
Duhaly v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/27/2019
Court Dismisses Breach of Contract by Injured Employee in UIM Case because of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction Due to Lack of Ripeness
StarNet Insurance Co. v. RiceTec, Inc.
Court: Tx 1-Houston 08/27/2019
Insurer Prevails in Dispute Regarding Effect of Agricultural Chemicals Endorsement
AmGuard Insurance Co. v. Lone Star Legal Aid
Court: SD Tx 08/27/2019
District Court Holds that Mortgageholder did not have Standing to Sue on a Commerical Property Policy where Indebtedness had been Retired
Axel Brokers, Inc. v. United Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: SD Tx 08/23/2019
District Court Grants Insured's Request to Voluntarily Dismiss Claims against Improperly Joined Adjuster Based on Chapter 542A Election of Responsibility
Johnson v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 3-Austin 08/23/2019
Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Texas Mutual in Workers' Compensation Dispute
State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co v. Freehold Management, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 08/22/2019
Court Denies Insured's and Property Insurer's Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment on Storm Claim
In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 08/22/2019
Dallas Court of Appeals Refuses Mandamus Petitions from Insurer for Trial Court's Refusal to Sever Extra-Contractual Claims in UM/UIM Disputes
Evanicky v. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Court: SD Tx 08/21/2019
Court Dismisses Claims Against Flood Insurer Based on Sovereign Immunity
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Irwin
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 08/21/2019
State Appellate Court Affirms Use of the UDJA to Declare Insured's Right to UM/UIM Coverage and Awards Insured Attorneys' Fees under the Act
