Meet Our Team

Laura Pecina

Insurance Agent

Sams/Hockaday & Associates

122 W. Prairie Avenue, Suite 201
Decatur, IL 62523

Phone:

217-233-8000

Mobile:

Laura Pecina grew up in central Indiana and was a student in the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University.  During her time there, she participated in multiple organizations, became a sister of Delta Zeta Xi Omega Chapter as well as an honors fraternity, and interned with another insurance company.

Through her internship, she passed state examinations and earned her license in Life, Health, and Accidental Insurance in 2013. In the spring of 2014, she graduated from Purdue with a Major in Management with Concentrations in Finance and Marketing, and a Minor in Communications.

She then moved to Illinois and joined the Sams/Hockaday team in the fall of 2014.

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NOTE: If Laura is your agent and you can't find a time on Laura's calendar, please do NOT choose a different agent to meet with, as this will complicate and slow down your enrollment.

Please call our office if you run into scheduling issues.


Here's what Laura's clients say!

They help me a lot to choose the right plan for my age.
G.J., Customer
Laura did a fantastic job taking care of me (even though I bugged her a lot). Always very friendly and so helpful. Thank you Laura for your help.
V.W., Customer
Keep me informed and handle my reimbursement forms. This means a lot to me.
D.P., Customer
Very helpful with getting best coverage at the right price.
L.B., Customer
Laura did, and is doing, a great job for me. I went to Laura to help with my insurance needs and was not disappointed! I have told those when discussing insurance needs to call Laura. Thanks Laura.
B.J., Customer
Laura is so easy to relate to. She takes time to answer questions and gives her knowledge on your concerns. So glad I have her as my agent.
J.L., Customer
Laura explained the different plans and options in great detail, made choosing one a lot easier. The same goes for choosing a drug plan, Laura's expertise made it a lot simpler. The paper work was submitted in a timely manner, and I received all the paperwork and insurance cards long before I was expecting them. Thanks again Laura.
D. E., Customer
Laura, very pleasant and works very hard for you ,to get the best coverage a the lowest possible cost.
M.W., Customer
Laura was efficient and thorough. She answered all of our questions. We had a clear understanding of what we were getting.
M.M., Customer
I already have recommended Laura Pecina and Sams/Hockaday. Although extremely busy, and I can easily see why, I feel Laura tries to do the best job for us. She takes time to answer all our questions, does not push anything on us or sell us something we don't need.
C.C., Customer
It's overwhelming when you have to change health ins when you've had the same company for years. But you had all the answers to switching to Medicare & made Roger & I both feel better about it.
K.R., Customer
Our forms were ready, they were expecting us and when we gave our name they seemed as if they had known us for a very long time. The transaction was quick and well explained. The staff was very professional yet very friendly. Thank you so much!
J. M., Customer
Ease of communication and results. Both great.
M.C., Customer
Your knowledge of all insurance was mind easing after. Trying to go through all the searching on our own. Would much rather visit with you and get all the answers needed.
G.C., Customer
Very responsive to our needs. That is important to us. .
J.U., Customer
First I did not have to contact Sam's Hockaday first. Your representative was out walking my street looking for clients. Second the support, advise, and service I have received has been better than I had expected. Very satisfied
C.M., Customer
All was handled extremely well and we are absolutely going with the plan you offered as soon as we are able to leave our current holder without penalty. You guys are a 10!!
J.G., Customer
Directed us to the best premiums for our health coverage, and you made it easy to understand all the details.
C.W., Customer
a joy to do buisness with laura and a welcome atmosphere as soon as you walk in the place.
T.T., Customer
Thank you Laura for all your help and continued support I think we made the right choice thank you Hockaday insurance
C.H., Customer
The personal way we meet and communicated with each other. Easy access to texting if any questions.
D.M., Customer
I really appreciated the various options you gave me. I felt you were truly interested in helping me make the right decisions.
C. W., Customer
Personal attention. Staying on top of the ever changing health care industry, which can be time consuming.
D.S., Customer
I had ALL my questions answered in a way that I understood. Since going through this new phase of my life, trying to understand Medicare and how it works!
K.S., Customer
Knowing that we have someone to help us with our medical to choose the right Health and Life Insurance that I don't have to deal with Thank.You very much.
C.R., Customer
I like the ability to see multiple plan options compared side by side.
M.C., Customer
We are totally pleased with the service we have received from Sams Hockaday. Laura Pecina has reviewed our policies every year to determine if we are getting the best rates.
K.F., Customer
Quick responses to questions and good follow up.
J.A., Customer
You have been a tremendous help. I was worried I wouldn't get everything done re: insurance coverage etc..then you came by. Thank you. We will likely get funeral expense coverage from you as well for my husband.
Customer since 2015
Love the low copays on our meds
T.S., Customer
Laura made it easy for me to understand and decide which insurance I needed. She explained and answered all my questions . If I have any questions I feel comfortable calling and talking to her. I really was dreading having to make a decision but like I said Laura was a great help. Thank you Jackie Larimore
Jacqueline L., customer since 2015
Laura has been very good and attended to our needs and always checking back to see if she can do more
A.M., Customer
Excellent service. We always leave feeling that all our questions have been answered. Very confident in knowing that if changes need to be made Laura is aware of them and has our best interests at heart.
G.C., Customer
My Agent Laura Pecina has been very through in explaining all aspects of supplemental insurance for me and has followed up faithfully during renewal time.
R.F., Customer
Prompt and Great Service
R.W., Customer
Came to our home and explained everything to our satisfaction.
D.T., Customer
Our agent, Laura Pecina, was a delight to work with. Laura was able to navigate us through uncharted waters, providing the best options for supplemental insurance and drug coverage. Enabling us to make an informed decision, which we greatly appreciated. My husband and I look forward to working with her in the future.
L.R., Customer
Laura has helped us sort through all the information on health care that is something we find overwhelming!
P.B., Customer
You were informative, professional, and led me with a gentle hand.. I would highly reccommend Sams Hockaday.
C.W., Customer
I think you have my best interest to help us
W.R., Customer
Laura calls me before I need to call her. She takes care of my account as if she's family! I wouldn't go anywhere else. If I have a question, she gets the answer quickly and makes certain this answered my question. The best part is I feel she's always looking out for me.
J.M., Customer
Laura Pecina has been very helpful at looking after our personal interest and we always find her enjoyable to talk to and knowledgeable. We believe she is a great asset to Sams/Hockaday & Associates.
J.H., Customer
Always know we are in good hands with Laura looking after our needs.
G.C., Customer
Always friendly and professional!
D.B., Customer
Checked all sources to get us the best coverage at the best cost.
D.T., Customer
Laura first got to know us personally and then stated looking for the best provider for each of our needs. With her warm smile and personality she was a great fit for us and has taken care of our needs for a few years
B.L., Customer
Laura is very dedicated to her clients ! She is very good about following up on all the changes that take place every year and finding the best insurance to fit your needs !
J.F., Customer
Laura designed my wife's and my needs to fit our lifestyle and budget. She takes time to understand the needs you have and what fits us both with great coverage for a balanced financial expectation.
B.L., Customer
Laura is a great person and was able to answer my questions and help me understand the process of what I needed.
J.L., Customer
You in particular have always respond to our needs and kept us informed of pending important dates pertaining to our sign times.
B.L., Customer
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