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
Watch the Recording of the August 20th Insurance Law Webinar – Navigating Common Pitfalls for Coverage for Construction Defects
Current Insurance Law Section members can view the recording of this webinar for MCLE credit.
Watch the Recording of the May 16th Insurance Law Webinar – Anatomy of an Insurance Policy
Current Insurance Law Section members can view the recording of this webinar for MCLE credit.
Winners Announced for the Fall 2023 Texas Insurance Law Student Writing Competition
The competition is an annual state-wide competition, open to written submissions of insurance-related articles authored by law students in good standing from any of the ten accredited law schools in Texas.
Events
Articles
A Mediator’s Take on COVID-19: Part II
An update on early COVID-19 coverage rulings. While only a handful of the hundreds of pending cases have been decided, one trend is emerging...
The Protracted Battle over Obamacare: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Insurers under the Affordable Care Act
On April 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of four health insurance companies, recognizing their right to sue the federal government for unpaid subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Extra-contractual Claims in the Context of Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division recently issued an opinion in a UIM case that precludes the recovery of extra-contractual damages absent a finding that the insured was entitled to benefits.
Recent Decisions
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s v. Henry Vogt Machine Co., Inc.
Court: Tx 14-Houston 04/08/2025
Court Affirms Denial of Special Appearances of Insurers Based on Service-of-Suit Clauses
Davis v. Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 04/07/2025
Court of Appeals Enforces Policy's 2-Year Contractual Limitations Period
Berhe v. American Security Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 04/07/2025
Property Damage Dispute Remanded
In The Matter of New York Inn, Inc. v. Associated Industries Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 04/03/2025
Failure to Segregate Costs Bars Recovery of Additional Costs of Repair
In re Berkley Regional Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 04/03/2025
Trial Court Abused Its Discretion by Ordering Pre-Suit Discovery of Claim Files
Lexington Insurance Co. v. Exxon Mobil Corp.
Court: Tx 9-Beaumont 04/03/2025
Employers Liability Exclusion in CGL Policy Applied to Additional Insured's Statutory Employees
Imperial Charters v. Redwood Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 04/03/2025
Trial Court Properly Granted Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment on Cancellation of Policy and Breach of Contract Claims for Insured's Failure to Pay Premiums
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. v. Interstate Fire & Casualty Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/31/2025
"Exposure Trigger" Theory Applies in Suit Seeking Contribution From Excess Insurers
Lotuleiei v. Spinnaker Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/31/2025
Summary Judgment Granted in Part in Homeowners' Policy Dispute for Water Damage
Cernero v. Safeco Insurance Co. of Indiana
Court: ED Tx 03/31/2025
Court Compels Appraisal and Abates Suit
