Welcome to David Hearns

Background:

Back in his retail days, David knew he needed to make a career move. He switched gears, jumped into the insurance industry, and soon found his way to Durham & Bates. Nearly two decades later, he’s one of the firm’s leading voices as Senior Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors. And he supports a number of clients across our Commercial Insurance line, including non-profit organizations, manufacturers, wood product producers, wholesale/distribution firms, organizations that focus on habitation, real estate developers, and yes…retailers. David is also the Environmental Insurance Practice leader and assists a range of clients in developing policies to address the heavily nuanced risks from potential pollution conditions.

One of the things that clients, partners, and colleagues appreciate about David is that he maintains a steady hand, even when situations seem tense.

“There’s always going to be urgency in our work. Around here, we try to function as one big family. Even when there’s tension in the air, we try to maintain a sense of lightness.

That said, tenacity, hard work, and personal determination continue to drive David forward, along with a strong sense of empathy, and the sincere desire to be a good business partner.

“I want to make it easy for clients to understand insurance, and to help them strike a balance between taking smart risks, and having the right type of coverage. As a broker, we are always balancing the needs of clients, underwriters, and adjusters. It’s up to us to manage things in timely, efficient ways.”

Outside of work, David spends time with his family, including weekend getaways, and their annual vacation. With his feet up, he likes to fall into a good book, typically mystery, noir, or Western fiction. And there’s always time to root for the Seattle Seahawks in the fall.

Education:

• B.A., Business Administration, University of Wyoming

Giving back:

• Catholic Charities
• Society of St. Vincent DePaul
• CampFire Columbia
• Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
• Luke-Dorf, Inc.