The Applications Development Manager leads the development team to create and optimize MGA-specific applications, ensuring compliance and managing vendor relationships.
Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Surety, Transactional Risk and Environmental/Construction Professional. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.
The Applications Development Manager will lead the design, development, and maintenance of technology solutions that support the operations of a Managing General Agent (MGA). This role is responsible for overseeing application development teams, managing vendors, integrations, and ensuring that platforms such as policy administration, rating engines, CRM, and underwriting tools are optimized for performance, scalability, and compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
BONUS POINTS
LOCATION
COMPENSATION & PERKS
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
No sponsorship is available for this role.
The Applications Development Manager will lead the design, development, and maintenance of technology solutions that support the operations of a Managing General Agent (MGA). This role is responsible for overseeing application development teams, managing vendors, integrations, and ensuring that platforms such as policy administration, rating engines, CRM, and underwriting tools are optimized for performance, scalability, and compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership & Strategy
- Manage, mentor & lead a team of engineers and technical application leads in building and maintaining MGA-specific applications.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with underwriting, distribution, and operational goals.
- Create, socialize and execute the application portfolio strategy
- Drive agile development practices and continuous improvement across the application lifecycle.
- Application Development & Integration
- Oversee development and enhancement of core MGA systems including policy administration, Underwriting, Billing, Claims, External facing portal, CRM and document management.
- Manage integrations with third-party data source, and systems.
- Manage a remote team of engineers supporting various applications.
- Vendor & Ecosystem Management
- Coordinate with external vendors and partners to implement and maintain solutions.
- Evaluate new technologies and platforms for potential adoption within the MGA ecosystem.
- Governance & Compliance
- Ensure applications meet regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements.
- Maintain documentation and enforce coding standards and best practices.
- Manage the SDLC process for all applications, including auditing and conforming to compliance.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in application development, technical lead and solution architecture roles, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
- 7+ years of experience in P&C – commercial insurance.
- Strong understanding of MGA operations and insurance technology platforms.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), APIs, and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Unqork, Vertafore MGA Systems, Image Right, Coherent Spark, Azure Integrations Services and Workday.
- Excellent communication, management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
BONUS POINTS
- Strong Knowledge of commercial insurance (MGA) business including Admitted, E&S, understanding of Reinsurance and Llyod’s market.
- Experience working as an Enterprise Architect or Business Architect.
- Familiarity with AI tools supporting Insurance processes.
LOCATION
- This is a remote position.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- $180,000 - $225,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
- Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
- Full healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
- 401k - 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
- Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)
- Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
No sponsorship is available for this role.
Top Skills
Azure
Azure Integrations Services
Coherent Spark
Hubspot
Image Right
Salesforce
Unqork
Vertafore Mga Systems
Workday
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