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Enabling Insurance Anywhere We take pride in taking care of your technological needs, allowing you the time to focus on your business.

Cardinal is an insurance technology solutions business with over two decades of insurance systems history and expertise, that leverages technology to overcome industry inefficiencies whilst seamlessly connecting all players in the short-term insurance value chain. Cardinal has evolved to become a feature-rich, leading insurance management system provider used by over 300 clients across all short-t

erm insurance verticals and value chains in South Africa and internationally. With innovation at our core, Cardinal invests heavily in R&D, ensuring our business remains at the forefront of tech developments and that you and your business are never left stranded with outdated tech. Our investment in Research and Development (R&D), coupled with a drive to seamlessly and simply connect the insurance industry, has seen our suite of solutions evolve to include professional services, CardinalPRO, and our latest innovation, the iPlatform. iPlatform is a collection of pre-built, validated, continually innovated, and trusted apps specifically built for and integrated with the core C360 & C360i Policy Administration Systems (PASs); effectively creating an ecosystem of solutions that cater to your unique needs.

16/06/2026

Today we reflect on the courage and resilience of the young people who helped shape South Africa’s history.

Youth Day is a reminder that progress is often driven by those willing to think differently, challenge systems, and push boundaries. At Cardinal, we recognise the importance of empowering young talent, not just as future leaders, but as contributors today.

To the youth shaping industries, ideas, and innovation: your voice matters.

15/06/2026

The insurance industry in South Africa continues to evolve rapidly as digital transformation reshapes how providers operate, serve customers, and manage risk.

According to a recent industry analysis by Jaco Louw, Insurance & Risk Consulting Leader at EY Africa, the insurance industry is facing increasing pressure from multiple directions. Rising claims costs, regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations are driving a faster move toward simpler, more digitally enabled insurance models.

For companies like us, this reinforces the importance of building integrated, scalable systems that improve efficiency while supporting better decision-making across the value chain.

Read more here: https://www.ey.com/en_za/insights/insurance/south-africas-2026-insurance-outlook/

09/06/2026

Insurance technology is undergoing a fundamental shift.

We’re moving beyond systems that simply store data, toward platforms that interpret, automate, and enable decision-making in real time.

This evolution is being driven by:

- Smarter automation
- Real-time data integration
- Improved customer experience expectations
- The need for operational efficiency at scale

At Cardinal, this shift aligns closely with how we approach building modern insurance infrastructure, focused on connection, clarity, and capability.

The future is not more systems. It’s better-connected intelligence. Get in touch with us - https://www.cardinal.co.za/contact/

03/06/2026

This month we’re celebrating Dickson’s 5-year anniversary with Cardinal.

Over the past five years, Dickson has played an important role in strengthening delivery, supporting teams, and helping ensure that the systems and processes we build continue to scale effectively.

Dickson has consistently stepped up beyond his core responsibilities and has become a valuable part of the IT team. One thing that stands out is his willingness to continuously grow and support the wider business, including recently achieving his AWS certification to further strengthen his cloud and infrastructure skills.

He is always willing to assist across multiple areas, whether it’s after-hours support, troubleshooting critical issues, supporting customer environments, assisting with migrations, or mentoring and sharing knowledge with customer IT teams. His reliability, positive attitude, and commitment to getting things done have made a meaningful impact within Cardinal IT and across the customers he supports.

His work reflects what we value most: reliability, ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Thank you, Dickson, for your contribution over the years. We’re proud to have you as part of the Cardinal Crew and look forward to many more milestones ahead.

01/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ruth to the Cardinal team.

With 30 years of industry experience, Ruth joins us as our new Client Experience Consultant at an exciting time in our journey as we continue to evolve and strengthen our intelligent insurance technology solutions.

She brings a wealth of knowledge in communication, relationship building, problem solving and adaptability, with a strong passion for understanding client needs, improving processes, and building partnerships rooted in trust and clarity.

At Cardinal, we believe progress is built through people, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing things well and we’re looking forward to the experience and perspective Ruth brings to the team.

Please join us in giving her a warm welcome.

27/05/2026

Insurance operations are layered and demanding, the tools brokers use shouldn’t add to that complexity.

We’ve been working on a solution that brings together powerful technology and real-world insurance expertise.

Built to support the way brokers actually operate, every day.

Launching soon.

21/05/2026

AI is transforming how insurance operates, bringing speed, consistency, and efficiency to everyday processes.

But the real value emerges in how automation and human expertise work together.

In practice, it looks like this:
• AI identifies and processes straightforward cases quickly
• Exceptions and high-impact scenarios are flagged early
• Human specialists step in where context, judgment, and empathy are required

This balance ensures that operations remain efficient, without losing the human understanding that customers rely on, especially in complex or sensitive moments.

At Cardinal, this hybrid approach is central to how we think about modern insurance systems: not replacing people, but enabling them to focus where they add the most value.

19/05/2026

The Cardinal Group ecosystem brings together a set of technology-driven solutions designed to simplify complexity, accelerate growth, and strengthen how insurers operate in a digital-first environment.

Built on deep insurance domain expertise, the Cardinal
Group’s solutions are:
- PAS / System Agnostic,
- Standalone,
- Feature-rich, and
- Integrate seamlessly into any existing environment.

Together, they wrap layers of value around your core capabilities and enhance your digital capability without replacing existing infrastructure.

12/05/2026

Insurance is entering a defining phase where AI is no longer an enhancement layer, it is becoming the foundation of how the industry operates.

Insurers are increasingly shifting toward real-time decisioning, automated workflows, and connected systems that span underwriting, claims, and policy administration. This evolution is changing not just how processes run, but how insurers structure their operating models.

This article explores how AI is expected to become the “operating system” of insurance, powering efficiency, improving responsiveness, and enabling more intelligent decision-making across the value chain.

At Cardinal, we see this shift reflected in the growing demand for connected, rule-driven platforms that reduce complexity, improve visibility, and support end-to-end digital transformation across insurance operations.

Read the full article here
https://www.sas.com/en_za/news/press-releases/2025/december/insurance-ai-operating-system.html

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Zirk Engelbrecht, Corporate General Manager of Cardinal Australia, on reaching his 20th anniversary with us.

Zirk has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Cardinal over the past two decades, bringing strong leadership, deep industry expertise, and a consistent commitment to excellence.

Thank you, Zirk, for your dedication, leadership, and the impact you continue to make as part of the Cardinal Crew. We look forward to many more milestones ahead.

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Johannesburg

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http://cardinal.co.za/

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