Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Role overview

Dual North America is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP), Application Development.

The Senior Vice President (SVP), Application Development is a transformational technology leader responsible for shaping the future of DUAL’s enterprise application ecosystem across Commercial Lines and Personal Lines. This role drives the vision, design, and delivery of next-generation platforms that powers underwriting innovation, digital distribution, and scalable growth.

The SVP owns the strategy and execution of mission-critical platforms, including Passport (Digital Portal), Unified Rating Platform (URP), and InsuranceNow (Personal Lines PAS) reimagining how technology enables speed to market, flexibility, and competitive advantage.

Operating at the intersection of business and technology, this leader harnesses a hybrid delivery model, combining high-performing internal engineering teams with offshore partners to accelerate innovation, elevate engineering excellence, and build a modern, API-driven platform foundation that positions DUAL for long-term success.

Role responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise application development strategy across Commercial and Personal Lines
• Align technology roadmap with underwriting, distribution, and product expansion goals
• Drive API-first, cloud-based modernization initiatives
• Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture and API standards
• Lead agile delivery across development, QA, and release management
• Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery outcomes
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and delivery accountability frameworks
• Support SAFe 6.0 and ITIL process execution

Key requirements

• 15+ years in application development and leadership roles
• Proven experience leading development for insurance platforms, including policy administration, rating engines, and underwriting systems (Commercial and Personal Lines preferred)
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-platform initiatives across digital portals, core systems, and API ecosystems
• Proven experience leading high-growth, fast-paced teams
• Strong track record of driving modernization, platform consolidation, and digital transformation initiatives

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.