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Quantum Benefits was formed in 2003 by insurance professionals who are leveraging their experience within the insurance industry to deliver value to the marketplace.
Phil Orlando
Principal
Email: porlando@qbens.com
Phil has worked in the health care industry for the past fifteen
years. He began his career with Oxford Health Plans, building and
managing the small group client relationships division before
assuming a managerial role in expanding the broker distribution
network. Phil left Oxford to join Executive Health Group as a Direct
Sales Executive and after a successful year at EHG he then took a
position with U.S. Surgical as a Sales Executive.
In 1999 he returned to the health insurance industry working with a
national General Agency, where he spent four years implementing best
sales practices across the country, and then played a key role in
managing national operations. His next venture utilized the
experience he gained from working with Brokers and General Agents
improving their sales operations to open Quantum Benefits, an
insurance agency located in New Haven, CT that offers all lines of
insurance for individuals and businesses. He has been successfully
running Quantum Benefits with his business partner Joseph Hall since
June 2003.
Phil has a BA in Sociology from the University of Rhode Island. He
is an avid fisherman, boater, and loves to cook. Phil resides in Old
Lyme, CT with his wife and 2 daughters.
Joseph B. Hall
Principal
Email:
jhall@qbens.com
Joe has been involved in the health care industry since joining Oxford Health Plans in 1994. He was an integral part of the sales and marketing team that developed the products when managed care was first introduced to the Connecticut marketplace in the early nineties. Joe was a lead member of the sales team that created Oxford’s business base and explosive sales growth during his tenure. His success can be attributed to his innovative, strategic, and consultative approach to finding solutions to his client’s cost and coverage challenges.
In 1998, Joe moved into management overseeing Oxford’s Executive Accounts Division in Connecticut. He worked directly with fortune 500 companies as well as the consulting community, to provide unique product approaches for these large and demanding customers. He was responsible for sales and retention of many of Oxford’s largest accounts (Verizon, Pitney Bowes, Peoples Bank, UBS, Xerox, Wal-Mart, to name a few). His book of business generated annual revenues in excess of $40 million. Joe spent most of his time in the underwriting department negotiating deals for his experience rated and self-funded clients. His ability to balance his corporate responsibilities with the need to cut health care costs for his clients became his forte.
In 2004, Joe Joined Quantum Benefits as Vice President of Sales. Within two years, Joe brought in more than 100 group clients helping Quantum exceed all previous sales goals. In 2006, Joe became full partner in Quantum Benefits. His vast knowledge of underwriting remains his strongest asset.
Joe sits on the Strategic Broker Advisory Board for United Health Care. This position enables him to continue to develop products for the marketplace at a time when companies need change the most.
Joe has been a licensed Life & Health Producer in CT, NY & NJ for over 15 years. He received his BSBA from the University of Denver.
When not working, Joe enjoys sailing, ice hockey, and working on wooden boats. He currently resides in Norwalk, CT with his wife Lisa and twin sons, Carter & Logan.
Krista Papa
Senior Account Manager
Email: krista@qbens.com
Krista joined Quantum Benefits in February, 2008. She brings with her
more than seven years of experience in account management in all areas
of health insurance. She specializes in billing reconciliation,
enrollment and claims resolution. She takes on client claim issues as if
they were her own and fights to the finish.
Krista has been a licensed Life & Health Producer in Connecticut for
over 5 years and is also licensed to sell Property and Casualty lines of
coverage.
