Kai Dawes - Senior VP Sales, Engagement Firms and Strategic Partnerships

Kai Dawes - Senior VP Sales, Engagement Firms and Strategic Partnerships

Kai joined the LegalEASE team in 2021.  He has over 20 years of experience within the insurance industry with focused expertise within the group and voluntary insurance marketplace.  Kai is responsible for the market development and sales of our national engagement firms and key strategic partners. 

 

Prior to joining LegalEASE, Kai had a successful career at UNUM Group spanning two decades. Kai began his career as a Sales Consultant focusing on Group Disability and Group Life Insurance. At that time, he provided sales support in the New York City market. As the company recognized Kai as a dynamic self-starter, as well as a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills, he earned regional responsibilities.  Kai quickly advanced to the position of National Client Group Senior Executive with responsibilities for the region’s major accounts.  As a sales leader, Kai’s goal-oriented strategic thinking skills allowed him to grow his markets from $12M to over $22M in sales in 4 years. He received coveted awards in recognition of his achievements as a 2 time “Voluntary Benefits Specialist of the Year.”  Kai’s emotional intelligence is a foundational pillar of his strength in team building and talent development. 

 

He earned his BS degree from Albright College, majoring in International Business and Marketing.