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Erin-Anne Kalkus
Marlborough,CT
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Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic healthcare leader with over 25 years of experience in designing, scaling, and optimizing member-centric benefits solutions. Proven expertise in transforming complex healthcare and insurance principles into clear, actionable concepts. Exceptional communication skills align diverse stakeholders around a unified vision. Committed to fostering team success and continuous growth with a strong focus on problem-solving and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Seeking to leverage strategic thinking and experienced leadership to drive organizational learning and development within healthcare entities.
Overview
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1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Insurance Sales
CBIA
03.2000 - 05.2026
- Designed and scaled one of the nation’s largest private employee benefits exchanges, creating a seamless, multi-channel experience for thousands of employers statewide.
- Led strategy through ACA transformation, carrier exits, and regulatory shifts, ensuring continuity and member confidence.
- Simplified complex healthcare concepts into intuitive, actionable guidance for members, employers, and partners.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employers, brokers, and partners navigating complex benefits decisions.
- Launched alternative funding insurance solution in nine months to prevent employer layoffs during market disruption.
- Delivered hundreds of presentations — conferences, webinars, and enrollment meetings — known for clarity, engagement, and trust-building.
- Authored statewide market communications, compliance updates, and employer guidance used across Connecticut.
- Partnered with IT to design and launch a highly rated enrollment platform focused on usability, clarity, and frictionless navigation resulting in improvement to end-to-end enrollment and service experience.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Directed cross-functional teams to execute projects, improving overall performance and productivity.
- Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive innovation, delivering unique products
- Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and identify new business opportunities.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success and ensure team accountability
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient "player/coach" leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and fun across the organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- CBIA- Director, Account Management (2005–2015) Led account strategy, client experience, and service delivery for employer groups, strengthening retention and satisfaction.
- CBIA- Account Manager (2001–2005) Managed employer relationships, member issues, and benefits education with a focus on clarity and trust.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Secondary Education
Regis College
Weston, MA05-1995
Skills
- Sales, Account Management and Marketing Leadership
- Coaching, Training and Mentoring
- Presentation delivery for diverse audiences
- Continuous process refinement
- Product Innovation
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Regulatory & Compliance Communication
- Organizational Culture & Engagement
Certification
Licensed Health & Life Producer active since 1998
Timeline
Vice President, Insurance Sales
CBIA
03.2000 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English And Secondary Education
Regis College