Meet Our Team

Luke Hockaday

Insurance Agent

Sams/Hockaday & Associates

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

Phone:

217-423-8000

Mobile:

217-433-9214

Luke Hockaday has been offering senior market insurance products at Sams/Hockaday & Associates since 2011. Luke offers a full suite of products, from annuities to Medicare Supplements to cancer plans.

Luke helps his clients enroll in Medicare and answers any questions that may come up about the process. He does a policy review with his valued clients every year to make sure they're in the best spot possible. He’s always available when questions or concerns arise.

Luke also helps with service issues, so if you have a claim or need forms, he takes care of that for you.

Luke has his Life and Health Insurance License (#15818451), is up-to-date on continuing education and ethics training, and graduated from Millikin University in 2011.

Luke is married to wife Tessa, and has three beautiful children – Hazel, Houston, and Hatcher.

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NOTE: If Luke is your agent and you can't find a time on Luke'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 Luke's clients say!

You don't just give us a policy and forget about us. You always follow up, and try to find the best rates on insurance. You are always very caring and friendly and make us feel like family!!! We trust you. Thank you!
Barbara N., customer since 2013
You have alway shown friendliness and professionalism... care and concern ... always ready to help and provide answers. We appreciate all you do for us! THANK YOU!
B.N., Customer
I appreciate your candidness and how you're always looking to improve my plans coverage with affordability and quality of coverage at the forefront.
D.B., Customer
You helped us make the best choices when we retired and turned 65 years old. And have followed up with us in the years since then trying to help us make better choices.
L.L., Customer
I feel like Luke is truly concerned about getting us the best rstes.
J.H., Customer
We have received great quality service from Luke and staff while checking into insurance as Seniors. We do feel you truly care about our needs and have made us feel very welcome.
C.V., Customer
Answered my questions quickly, made it convenient for me, & got me a plan that benefited me.
P.F., Customer
Great friendly service
D.O., Customer
Luke has always been willing to go above and beyond to help solve any issues I have had to receive reimbursements from the insurance companies. He has a very positive attitude and is very knowledgeable about the insurance industry. I truly believe I would have made better financial decisions earlier if I had someone like Luke to guide my insurance needs.
K. T., Customer
Luke and office staff are very friendly and so helpful with any questions we have had.
S.V., Customer
You looked until you found the right plan for me and my wife. You explained everything very thoroughly to us. Thank You !
T. G., Customer
Being very helpful and getting me the best Insurance that I can afford.
B.V., Customer
Guidance with Medicare D selection and Medicare B supplement choice
S.P., Customer
Luke was friendly and low key.(not the high pressure type which turns me off.) Was knowledgeable and provide timely service.
W. F., Customer
I like the way you took your time explaining everything to me so I understood exactly what I was getting.
D.W., Customer
Very responsive and knowledgable. I feel comfortable that with the coverage and confident that Luke will make sure that all I's are dotted and T's crossed.
Rich H., customer since 2015
You found cheaper insurance for me without me even asking!
Robert C., customer since 2011
Helped me to greatly reduce my health insurance. The plus also is a very personable agent
C.W., Customer
You always make me feel so welcome. No question I ask seems stupid to you, at least you don't act like it!! Your advice to me concerning supplements and drug plans has always been so good!!!!
M.K., Customer
Luke is always concerned about you and your well being, not just about selling you a product but helping to meet your needs.
D.O., Customer
Very knowledgeable , friendly and efficient also very trustworthy.
E.V., Customer
You always answer all my questions.
Myrtle L., customer since 2006
We feel very fortunate to have Sams/Hockaday taking care of our investments and we can' t say enough nice things about all of the wonderful people. We would highly recommend their investment firm to everyone.
Mona A., customer since 2014
I was just glad to hear about the John Hancock long term care/life Insurance policy they offer. My husband had complained for years trying to get me to invest in stocks, but I refused. Boy was he shocked when I immediately decided to sock some away in this policy. Now he has nothing more to complain about!
Customer since 2011
Luke I very much appreciate your hands on approach in dealing with clients. It makes me feel that you have a real concern for those you serve. I look forward to the yearly visits for my medicare updates and renewals. I also feel confident that should some unforseen issue arise where I needed assistance I feel you would have a genuine concern in helping me getting it resolved. Also when my wife reaches 65 you will have another added customer.
L. P., Customer
Luke and his staff delivered as promised saving me quite a bit of money without a drop in benefits. His expertise in his area is the best I have seen. He acts as a fiduciary, that is, he has your best interests in mind.
J.D., Customer
Always in touch. No pressure, just advice!
M.K., Customer
I truly appreciate The time and effort you put into trying to fine the best possible insurance plans for my situation. My wife will shortly be turning 65 and I know she will have the same confidence in the way you conduct your business as I do. Thanks again and God Bless
L.P., Customer
You were very helpful and very nice. Explained everything well.
S. F., Customer
I appreciate the fact that you are willing to come to my home and talk business, so I do not have to drive to an office.
David K., customer since 2013
I appreciate your support and effort to make sure that I have the best policies for me. Thank you.
P.D., Customer
When we received the letter telling us after over 40 years that we would no longer have insurance we were at a complete loss. Luke helped us every step of the way to find the right plan for us. We can not thank him enough.
J. H., Customer
Luke made sure that we understood all of our options. He kept us informed throughout the process. Luke was very friendly and professional. A pleasure to work with.
M.B., Customer
I am very pleased with this insurance I have with you. Hi Luke hope you are all doing good Lois
L.B., Customer
Customer service--trust and making us feel so comfortable which is why we have invested our money with Sams/Hockaday.
M.A., Customer
I was impressed with the 20 o/o coverage priemium for Medicare and the drug coverage. With my original drug coverage plan going up you saved me quite a lot other wise I wouldn't have been able to afford it or the Medicare supplement. Thank you.
J.P., Customer
Without asking you found me a more affordable insurance. You were helpful getting my refund from the insurance I was canceling. I feel like you were very sincere in saying if I need anything I can call. Really appreciate how kind you were. I would be happy to recommend you and your firm to anyone.
E. E., Customer
excellent customer service and very knowledgeable of the medical insurance business
M.P., Customer
Luke is a super young man and makes a trusting agent. Wonderful to watch his little family grow (via pics on line). Keep up the good work Luke.
J.J., Customer
We are so pleased with everyone at Sam's Hockaday. We feel like we always get the best customer service and that you are always concerned about what is best for us as well as our investments. Thank you for everything.
M. A., Customer
Great follow-up and above and beyond service!
K.W., Customer
All questions were answered and completely explained about my existing policy. Any other options that were available to me were also presented as an alternative to what I have. Keep up the good work.
R.C., Customer
Luke made it very easy to understand and took whatever time was needed to help us.
M.P., Customer
Your knowledge and expertise was greatly appreciated. The low cost for my final expense was great . Thank you.
L.S., Customer
We have confidence your group will keep us protected for our health insurance needs and provide the best coverage for a reasonable price.
F.K., Customer
Luke is always willing to help us find the right insurance for our needs, whether it is life, health or long term care.
T.P., Customer
Luke is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
D.R., Customer
Sams/Hockaday employees have been very courteous and professional.
L.G., Customer
It is nice to know that we can count on you to get us the best deal on our supplemental plans without us going crazy doing it for ourselves. You always call back in a timely manner to answer questions.we have recommended you to several others.
R.B., Customer
Very helpful, Extremely nice people to work with
G. H., Customer
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