Texas passes S.B. 455 mandating in-state arbitration for surplus lines insurance contracts

The legislation, which becomes effective September 1, 2025, aims to anchor dispute resolution in familiar legal territory for Texas-based insureds, while allowing flexibility for larger, more complex risks. It reflects a clear intent to ensure that the interpretation and resolution of surplus lines insurance contracts for in-state risks are handled under Texas jurisdiction, unless both sides decide otherwise.

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