David Buerge is a seasoned professional in the finance and insurance sectors, currently serving as a Senior Captive Insurance Consultant at First Insurance Company of Hawaii since March 2021. Prior experience includes roles as an Advisor at Torq Capital Management, and Director at BlackRock, where oversight of the Alternative Advisors business unit was maintained and responsibilities included being a SFC Responsible Officer for various types. Additional positions held include Senior Associate at Quellos Group, Director at Calson Industries, East Asia Business Development Liaison at Kerry, and Account Manager at DaVinci Gourmet. David began the career as Office Manager for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Assistance Center. David holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Japan Studies from the University of Washington.