Associate Broker
Working remotely from Tennessee Phone: (615) 208-8271 Cell: (864) 332-7619
Annie West is an Associate Broker with CRC Group's Nashville, Tennessee office. She is dedicated to building her expertise in the wholesale insurance marketplace and is passionate about continuous learning, professional development, and delivering exceptional service. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Clemson University, with a minor in Communication. Annie began her career in the insurance industry as an intern with CRC Group, working alongside the Benda Team. After graduating, she joined the team full-time in June 2026. Annie brings a strong work ethic, a passion for growth, and a dedication to delivering positive outcomes for both her team and clients. She is committed to expanding her expertise in Professional and Management Liability while enhancing her industry knowledge and technical skills. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Annie enjoys being outdoors, traveling to the beach in her home state of South carolina, playing pickleball, and needlepointing.
Allyson Benda
Senior Vice President
abenda@crcgroup.com
O: (615)-882-2846
Brian Benda
Vice President - Broker
bbenda@crcgroup.com
O: (615)-335-4515
Matthew Doyal
Broker
mdoyal@crcgroup.com
O: (713)-934-3738
Ed Antonucci
Senior Broker
eantonucci@crcgroup.com
O: (312)-282-8960
Ian Newcomer
inewcomer@crcgroup.com
O: (312)-442-4112
Presley Hamby
phamby@crcgroup.com
O: (615)-623-0122
Felicia Silliman
Administrative Manager
fsilliman@crcgroup.com
O: (615)-882-2853
Valerie Olson
Team Development Lead
VOlson@CRCGroup.com
O: (312)-242-0852
Taylor Knauth
Account Executive
taylor.knauth@crcgroup.com
O: (734)-834-8719
Natalie Abraham
nabraham@crcgroup.com
O: (312)-442-4166
Katelyn Pope
katelyn.pope@crcgroup.com
O: (205)-420-2552
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