The Crichton Group in Tennessee Promotes 2

The Crichton Group, an independent insurance agency in Middle Tennessee, has promoted Austin Madison, a partner, to senior vice president, and Blake Weidman to partner and vice president.

As senior vice president, Madison will continue to manage and lead the employee benefits department. Prior to this position, he served as vice president and played a crucial role in helping clients understand the impact of healthcare reform.

Madison joined the agency in 2007. In addition to his experience in employee benefits insurance, he has expertise in captive insurance, life and disability insurance, wellness and population health management.

Madison earned his bachelor’s degree in corporate communications from the University of Kentucky.

As partner and vice president, Wiedman, will help lead the agency’s risk management services with a focus on cybersecurity. Previously, he served as a commercial insurance advisor for the agency. Wiedman’s expertise lies in private equity, technology, healthcare and law firms. Weidman joined the agency in 2011.

Wiedman obtained his bachelor’s degree in business administration in finance from The University of Mississippi.