Kanika Puri - Chief Operating Officer, Fast Cover Travel Insurance

About Kanika

As COO of Fast Cover, Kanika holds enterprise-wide accountability across strategy execution, business performance, regulatory oversight and customer outcomes.

Four years into the COO role, she's developed a deep understanding of how travel insurance products work in practice, not just on paper. When she writes about the difference between policies, it's backed by operational knowledge that goes all the way from product design to what happens when a claim comes in.

She's been recognised across the industry: Leader of the Year 2024 at Customer Contact Week Australia and New Zealand, named Insurance Businesswoman of the Year 2026 (Australia) by Acquisition International, and a panel speaker at Customer Contact Week Australia and New Zealand in 2026.

Areas of Expertise

Kanika's expertise covers the full breadth of travel insurance operations, including product and policy wording, claims guidance, medical screening, emergency assistance, and the regulatory framework governing travel insurance in Australia. She is one of Fast Cover's most active contributing subject matter experts, with contributions across consumer FAQs, product content, and external publications.

As an Accredited Executive Coach through Coaching Australia, she works with leaders and emerging talent across industries. Through this work, Kanika is helping people to step into more senior roles and navigate complex organisational environments with confidence.

Featured In

Kanika is a recognised industry voice and has been featured in publications covering topics from AI's impact on travel insurance to practical guidance for Australian travellers. She's a regular speaker at industry events and panels.

Real-World Travel Experience

Kanika travels in every mode, solo, with family, with a partner, and for work. Her trips have taken her from Nepal and South Africa across to South-East Asia, with adventure activities along the way.

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