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.
Join The Section
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
Did You Miss the March 25 Webinar on UM/UIM?
Order the recording of the recent webinar: "On the Road Again with UM/UIM: Is There a Brainard Detour on the Horizon?"
Order the Course Materials from the “How to Try an Insurance Coverage Case” Seminar
If you missed the March 29 seminar, you can still order the audio CDs and course materials.
Events
Articles
Trial Practice: The Menchaca Jury Charge for Statutory Bad Faith
In Wall v. State Farm Lloyds, the First Court of Appeals addresses jury charge practice under USAA Tex. Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca, 545 S.W.3d 479 (Tex. 2018).
The Henley v. Love Lesson: Where Experts Must Tread
In addition to the complexities inherent in coverage law, coverage litigation brings its own set of challenges. One recurring question: When does a coverage case require an expert opinion?
To Protect Itself, Insurer Must Consider Agency Principles Before Issuing Payment to Joint Payees
Insurers frequently issue checks to multiple payees – usually to some combination of the insured, adjuster / third-party administrator, mortgagee or lienholder, and attorneys.
Recent Decisions
Childers v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 02/06/2025
Coverage for Vandalism and Theft Precluded by Vacancy and Occupancy Exclusions
Heard v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 02/06/2025
Summary Judgment Granted in Homeowner's Winter Storm Uri Dispute
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Saldivar
Court: Tx 14-Houston 02/06/2025
Court Reversed Denial of Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Rendered Take-Nothing Judgment
In re Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Ass’n (II)
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 02/06/2025
Trial Court's Appointment of Umpire Reversed
In re Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Ass’n (I)
Court: Tx 13- Corpus/Edbrg 02/06/2025
Court of Appeals Reversed Trial Court's Set Aside of Appraisal Award and Appointment of Umpire
State Farm Lloyds v. Ladkin
Court: Tx 2-Ft Worth 02/06/2025
Court of Appeals Affirms Jury Award for Actual and Treble Damages, Reversing and Remanding for the Narrow Issue of Appellate Fees
Wings Platinum, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/04/2025
Insured's Motion to Strike Expert Witness Denied
Wings Platinum, LLC v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/04/2025
Insured's Claims for Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and Chapter 541 Violations Dismissed on Summary Judgment
Farmers Texas County Mutual v. Blanek
Court: Tx 14-Houston 02/04/2025
Bystander Damages Not Available Without Bodily Injury
Auto-Owners Insurance Co. v. Millionder
Court: Tx 1-Houston 02/04/2025
Court Lacks Personal Jurisdiction over Florida Insurer
