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 form 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!

Personal attention. Staying on top of the ever changing health care industry, which can be time consuming.
D.S., Customer
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
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
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
Love the low copays on our meds
T.S., Customer
Checked all sources to get us the best coverage at the best cost.
D.T., 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
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
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 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
You are quick to respond and answer questions. You make me feel I am important to you and your business.
N.Q., Customer
Directed us to the best premiums for our health coverage, and you made it easy to understand all the details.
C.W., 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
Ease of communication and results. Both great.
M.C., Customer
Very helpful with getting best coverage at the right price.
L.B., 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
Prompt and Great Service
R.W., 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
We both felt that our agent (Laura) explained things very well andwas trying to helpus.
M.P., Customer
Everything was good. We were very pleased, Laura was very helpful.
S.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
You were informative, professional, and led me with a gentle hand.. I would highly reccommend Sams Hockaday.
C.W., Customer
They help me a lot to choose the right plan for my age.
G.J., 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
Thank you Laura for all your help and continued support I think we made the right choice thank you Hockaday insurance
C.H., Customer
Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 4 organizations which offer 41 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1‑800‑MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.