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.
Schedule Your Appointment
Due to numerous plan changes for the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period, combined with an increased number of clients we are meeting with, availability is very limited through Dec. 7. Please call me to schedule your appointment.
You and your service is extremely helpful for myself and my husband, your knowledge helped us understand all the questions we ask about Health Care.
J.W., Customer
Always know we are in good hands with Laura looking after our needs.
G.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
Thank you Laura for all your help and continued support I think we made the right choice thank you Hockaday insurance
C.H., 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
I like the fact that you are local and I feel I can contact you with any questions or problems and I will get a quick response.
Cynthia S., customer since 2015
NO MUSS, NO FUSS!! That's exactly the way I was treated, professionally/accurately! Laura answered all my questions regarding medical coverage that I was looking for and suggested and provided me with medical plans that satisfied my needs, taking care of all the paperwork required, leaving me with a smile on my face and saving money!! Thanks so very much for your professional, expert, courteous advice and service!!
D. G., 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
Worked hard to help me and I appreciated do your patience in explaining and answering all my questions. Very professional. Thanks
M. W., 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
Checked all sources to get us the best coverage at the best cost.
D.T., Customer
Laura has been very good and attended to our needs and always checking back to see if she can do more
A.M., Customer
I like the ability to see multiple plan options compared side by side.
M.C., Customer
Laura is always looking for better options..the best options. She feels like family and I'm comfortable asking questions about insurance etc. She's very helpful and takes the worry out of making sure everything is done correctly.
J.M., 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
Come to our house and helped us pick out the policy that would fit our budget very kind and very courteously
L.H., Customer
Very knowledgeable and friendly and the answer to all questions thank you Laura
L.H., 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 really appreciated the various options you gave me. I felt you were truly interested in helping me make the right decisions.
C. W., 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 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 Pecina served us very well. She was all of the following - friendly, professional, approachable, and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable asking any questions, her answers were thorough, and well explained. I'm so glad she came to us, I was putting off shopping for insurance. She came to our house without an appointment, and I'm very glad she did.
J.D., Customer
Keep me informed and handle my reimbursement forms. This means a lot to me.
D.P., Customer
Laura went way out of her way to help me with my Medicare questions. She was very helpful and knowledgeable.
M.K., Customer
Everything was good. We were very pleased, Laura was very helpful.
S.M., Customer
Policy choices were easy to understand.
J.U., 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
Ease of communication and results. Both great.
M.C., Customer
You were very professional. It was obvious you put your client's interests first. You were not the least bit pushy. I have already made recommendations for your office to acquaintances. My doctor wanted to know if anyone in Decatur specializes in insurance and benefits and I told her about your group.
N.Q., Customer
We both felt that our agent (Laura) explained things very well andwas trying to helpus.
M.P., 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
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
Laura has helped us sort through all the information on health care that is something we find overwhelming!
P.B., Customer
I felt every effort was put into fulfilling my needs for my insurance. Since I have diabetes I felt I was getting the best possible help I could get.
D.H., 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
You made it easy by coming to my home to discuss options for a Medicare Supplement, explained the choices and providers clearly so I could make the best choice for my needs, went above and beyond to help me select the best drug plan for my needs, provided phone numbers and web sites so I could finalize my choices, and followed up afterwards to make sure there were no problems. And when I thanked Laura Pecina for her efforts, she said she was just doing her job. I greatly appreciate both Laura Pecina and Sams/Hockaday, and will be proud to recommend them to others.
B.N., Customer
I think you have my best interest to help us
W.R., 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
We are completely satisfied with the service we receive from Laura Pecina. She has saved us money on our policies and keeps us updated on any changes.
K.F., 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
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
You were kind and considerate and wanted to help me find the right Insurance.
J.J., Customer
We are treated with respect and our representative understands our needs. She also asks the correct questions to make us think outside the box.
B.L., 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
Laura, very pleasant and works very hard for you ,to get the best coverage a the lowest possible cost.
M.W., Customer
Always friendly and professional!
D.B., Customer
The personal way we meet and communicated with each other. Easy access to texting if any questions.
D.M., Customer
Love the low copays on our meds
T.S., Customer
Prompt and Great Service
R.W., 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
