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Sara E. Dyson, Esq. CPCU

Vice President, Underwriting Operations & Risk Management, at Medmarc Insurance Group
Sara Dyson is the vice president of Underwriting Operations & Risk Management for the Medmarc Insurance Group, which provides products liability insurance to the life sciences industry, primarily the manufacturers and distributors of medtech, pharmaceutical, and biological products. Dyson oversees the day-to-day management of Medmarc’s underwriting department, including its personnel and operations. She also manages Medmarc’s risk management department, which advises life sciences companies on products liability risk management strategies and assists with related specialty areas, such as FDA compliance, post-market surveillance, product safety, and recalls. She regularly performs evaluations of life sciences products and manufacturing operations to identify products liability risks and offer solutions to control potential losses and costs. Dyson received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and is a member of the Wisconsin and Virginia Bar Associations. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Missouri. Dyson earned her certification as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) in 2018.  She is a member of the CPCU Society.
2:45-3:30 p.m.

Thursday April 24, 2025

Navigating the U.S. Products Liability Landscape

Doing business in the United States can be challenging for those unfamiliar with operating in a litigious environment. As such, it’s important for suppliers, especially those based outside the country, know what can be involved. This session will look at products liability in the U.S.──the quirks of a litigious society. It will also compare and contrast the U.S. and Costa Rican legal systems. In addition, essential provisions in supply chain agreements that can mitigate legal liability will be shared as well as how insurance can help a company respond to litigation threats.