Astrus Insurance Solutions' Ke Zhang Wins Business Insurance Break Out Award

Actuary recognized for leveraging data science to optimize construction underwriting solutions

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:05pm

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Ke Zhang, an actuary at Astrus Insurance Solutions, has been selected as a recipient of the Business Insurance 2026 Break Out Awards. The award program recognizes risk management and insurance professionals whose expertise, client service and leadership are shaping the future of the industry. Zhang, who has over a decade of experience in streamlining actuarial and underwriting workflows, leverages his technical fluency to build scalable systems that translate complex analytics challenges into high-impact solutions for construction underwriting.

Why it matters

The Break Out Awards highlight the next generation of insurance industry leaders who are driving innovation and delivering exceptional client service. Zhang's recognition underscores Astrus' commitment to leveraging advanced analytics and data science to provide customized risk management solutions for the construction sector.

The details

As a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) and holder of a Master of Data Science, Zhang delivers advanced analytics to optimize insurance programs by quantifying volatility in risk management solutions. His work has accelerated Astrus' underwriting decision making, enabling the company to compete effectively in today's fast-paced marketplace.

  • Ke Zhang was selected as a recipient of the Business Insurance 2026 Break Out Awards.
  • Zhang will be recognized at events in Chicago and New York in June 2026.

The players

Ke Zhang

An actuary at Astrus Insurance Solutions with over a decade of experience in streamlining actuarial and underwriting workflows. Zhang leverages his technical fluency and data science expertise to build scalable systems that translate complex analytics challenges into high-impact solutions for construction underwriting.

Astrus Insurance Solutions

One of the largest national and longest running multi-line managing general underwriting companies specializing in construction. Astrus is led by a team of professionals with decades of experience and specialized knowledge of the construction industry, delivering custom designed insurance solutions and risk management services.

Joan Miles

The President of Astrus Insurance Solutions, who praised Zhang's work in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that have accelerated the company's underwriting decision making.

Business Insurance

The publication that hosts the Break Out Award program, recognizing risk management and insurance professionals with exceptional leadership, expertise and client service skills.

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What they’re saying

“Ke turns complex data into clear, actionable insights. His innovations have accelerated Astrus' underwriting decision making, enabling us to compete effectively in today's fast-paced marketplace. His work doesn't just support our underwriting—it sharpens it.”

— Joan Miles, President, Astrus Insurance Solutions

What’s next

Zhang will be recognized at the Business Insurance Break Out Award events in Chicago and New York in June 2026, where he will be profiled in the publication.

The takeaway

Ke Zhang's recognition as a Business Insurance Break Out Award winner highlights the growing importance of data science and advanced analytics in the insurance industry, particularly for specialized sectors like construction. His work at Astrus demonstrates how leveraging technical expertise can drive innovation and deliver exceptional client service, positioning the company for continued success in a competitive market.