Virginia Goff
Partner
Durrett Insurance Agency LLP, Louisville, Ky.
Years at company: 10

How I joined the insurance industry:
After college at Western Kentucky, I worked for [payroll company] ADP. When clients needed Workers' Comp, we would refer them to an agency down in Atlanta. I brought up that my dad has an agency in town and that it would be a good idea for us to refer that business locally—and my supervisors agreed. After learning more about the industry, and realizing that I could be an expert and offer real value to businesses, I joined my dad's agency in 2005. Now, the main thing I write is Workers' Comp, which makes up about 75% of my book of business.

Looking at you, Dad:
I've always looked up to my dad. He's a quadriplegic. It's inspiring to see someone who has had polio make such a difference. He got it when he was 3, but he was valedictorian in high school, he went to college, went to law school, became a lawyer and a judge, and he is still working today. My dad bought the agency 46 years ago, but really only started working here full time after retiring from the bench in 1998. He has a great work ethic and it motivates me to see all of the different ways that he gives back, how he interacts with people, and how he delivers the results and successes to our clients that he does. My dad also encourages me to get involved with our local industry associations, and to learn the technical knowledge of insurance.