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 workplace
High-visibility role reporting to executive leadership with broad scope and autonomy
Opportunity 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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