Head of Applications – General Insurance

- Must have General Insurance / Underwriting Agency experience
- Applications Leadership | Technology Delivery
- Permanent – $220k–$250k + Super + Bonus

Role Overview:

- Lead the team responsible for delivering IT application services across a growing underwriting agency and insurance group
- Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across applications, technology delivery, business systems, and ongoing BAU operations
- Manage end-to-end delivery of technology projects, enhancements, integrations, and application improvements across the business
- Partner closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure technology solutions support operational and commercial objectives
- Develop and execute an applications strategy focused on scalability, operational efficiency, process improvement, and getting the most from the existing technology landscape
- Lead and develop a high-performing applications team, with responsibility for performance, engagement, talent development, and building capability across the function
- Manage technology vendors and strategic partners, ensuring effective delivery, commercial outcomes, and strong service levels
- Drive governance across the application environment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget with appropriate risk, security, and compliance controls
- Identify opportunities for platform consolidation, automation, RPA, and emerging technologies to improve business efficiency and customer outcomes

Skills & Experience:





- Proven senior technology leadership experience within General Insurance, underwriting agencies, or the broader insurance industry – Must have insurance experience
- Strong understanding of the technology and systems required to support underwriting, insurance operations, and claims environments
- Demonstrated experience leading technology delivery, project management, governance, and application services across complex business environments
- Experience across the full SDLC, system integration, enterprise applications, and curiosity for AI and driving automation
- Strong business integration and process improvement capability, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions
- Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing technology capability
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across both technical and non-technical environments
- Commercial acumen with experience managing technology vendors, budgets, and ideally P&L; ownership

What’s on Offer:

- Rare opportunity to lead the applications function across a growing insurance and underwriting business
- Direct influence over technology strategy, business integration, and the ongoing evolution of the applications environment
- High-visibility role reporting to executive leadership with broad scope and autonomy
- Chance to shape and grow the technology team and drive significant operational efficiencies across the business
- Competitive Permanent Package – $220k–$240k + Super + Bonus

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