--- title: Veritas Risk Management & Insurance Services Blog | Andrew Darlington (5) description: Andrew, the agency owner, has been a licensed insurance agent since 1997. He started Veritas Risk Management in October of 2009 and has experienced agency growth each year since. Andrew graduated from King University and lives in Johnson City with his wife and 6 children. Andrew’s hobbies include playing basketball, cheering for the Vols, church events and taking part in his children’s activities. 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He started Veritas Risk Management in October of 2009 and has experienced agency growth each year since. Andrew graduated from King University and lives in Johnson City with his wife and 6 children. Andrew’s hobbies include playing basketball, cheering for the Vols, church events and taking part in his children’s activities. 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