Associate Vice President, Digital Assets, Applications Development

Associate Vice President, Digital Assets, Applications Development

Company Summary

Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.

Role Summary

The AVP Digital Insurance Information Systems will oversee the strategy, development, and management of digital solutions and information systems that support the insurance business.

This senior leadership role requires a deep understanding of both the insurance industry and digital technologies, with a focus on leveraging innovation to drive efficiency, improve customer experience, and support business growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital transformation within the insurance sector, possess strong leadership skills, and be adept at managing cross-functional teams to deliver complex systems and projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand & Feel:
• Have EI, SQ and EQ to connect with voice of the customer. Understand typical insurance personas of all customers: Buying, Selling, Internal, External, customer segments etc.
• Digital Strategy & Leadership:
  Working with business, understand NLG brand value proposition, working in NLIT enable development and execution of the digital transformation strategy for the organization’s insurance information systems. Drive innovation and oversee the modernization of legacy systems to ensure alignment with business objectives and market trends.
• Technology Oversight:
  Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of core insurance systems and digital platforms. Ensure that systems are scalable, secure, and compliant with industry standards and regulations.

 

• Stakeholder Management:
  Collaborate with internal stakeholders – business operations (underwriting, claims, actuarial, sales, etc.) & Product Distribution and Marketing to ensure alignment of digital initiatives with the broader organizational goals. Provide guidance and recommendations to business leaders on how to leverage technology to enhance operations.
• Project & Program Management:
  Partner with NLG PMO Manage large-scale digital projects, ensuring that initiatives are executed on time, within scope, and on budget. Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, design, and rollout of new technologies and systems.
• Data Analytics & Insights:
  Oversee the implementation of data analytics and business intelligence tools that provide actionable insights for decision-making. Leverage big data and advanced analytics to optimize underwriting, claims, pricing, and customer service.
• Vendor & Partner Relations:
  Build and maintain relationships with external vendors – NLG supplier partners for engineering and QE resources, technology providers, and partners. Evaluate third-party solutions and integrations to ensure the organization stays at the forefront of digital innovation.
• Team Development & Management:
  Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, ensuring that they have the resources, skills, and knowledge to deliver on strategic goals. Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  Ensure that all digital systems and platforms adhere to regulatory requirements within the insurance industry. Manage the risks associated with digital technologies, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and system downtime.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (CIO, PMP, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10-15 years of expe