Head of Applications

Head of Applications - Insurance | London / HybridA leading global insurance broker is seeking a Head of Applications to take ownership of their enterprise application landscape. This senior leadership role is responsible for defining the strategy, architecture, and performance of business-critical platforms, including broking systems, CRM, claims platforms, integration tools, and customer portals.Key Responsibilities:* Lead the full lifecycle management of enterprise applications across the group. * Define and deliver an applications strategy aligned with business growth and digital transformation. * Manage and develop a team of application specialists and solution architects. * Partner with business functions (underwriting, claims, operations, finance) to deliver scalable solutions. * Oversee vendor management, contracts, and third-party relationships. * Drive transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, integrations, and cloud migrations. * Maintain strong governance and compliance with FCA, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements. Candidate Profile:* Proven experience in insurance brokerage, with deep knowledge of industry workflows (policy administration, claims, compliance, renewals). * Hands-on expertise with core systems such as Acturis, RiskServe, Salesforce. * Strong technical background in application architecture, integrations (APIs, middleware, Mulesoft), and cloud (Azure, Salesforce Cloud). * Track record of delivering transformation and digital initiatives in complex environments. * Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management skills. The Opportunity:This is a high-impact role offering the chance to lead application strategy for a global broker undergoing significant growth and digital transformation. The position offers hybrid working (3 days in the City office, 2 days remote) and the opportunity to shape a modern, scalable applications landscape.