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 come to a place in life that you need professional help with such things as life and health insurance. We have had Luke Hockaday as our Agent since he first started with Sams/Hockaday, and we really like the way he can call these many Insurance Companies and get quick results. He is very professional, yet he has a neat sense of humor that goes a long way. If you need the same help that we depend on, just call Luke @ 217-433-9214 and tell him Janet Jackson sent you!
J.J., Customer
Staff is always friendly. Luke is very helpful in finding the best policy that works for us.
J.H., Customer
You found cheaper insurance for me without me even asking!
Robert C., customer since 2011
Always very helpful and friendly Has the customer's best interest.
Customer since 2014
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
Luke always made sure he returned our calls. He is very good with the older generation and described and explained questions so we understood
T.T., Customer
Luke is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
D.R., Customer
Luke Hockaday is always eager to help us find a new plan when premiums get to high for us to afford. He goes the extra mile.
Nancy W., customer since 2011
Can always call and get an answer or a call back the same day
G.T., Customer
Luke always keeps my needs first and foremost, and I never feel like he's rushed. He takes as much time as needed. He's also friendly and fun.
N.W., Customer
I feel that you always take the time to do the best for us.. The agency is always courteous and friendly.
J. H., Customer
Luke, your personality, the way you treat people, by the way you find answers to their questions, and you return phone calls.
Gary B., customer since 2012
I have the feeling and belief that Luke was doing all he could to find a better insurance plan for me. THANKS !
Robert B., customer since 2011
Luke Hockaday is my agent and that insurance firm will help you in every possible way to get the best price for you. And from year to year review your insurance. Give them a call you will feel the same way i do.
S.B., Customer
Great service and attention. Very knowledgeable and had our best interest and future in mind.
M.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
you always called me back. You looked for ways to save us money on my insurance.
G.B., Customer
Great friendly service
D.O., Customer
Agent not pushey, easy to talk to, explains insurance coverage well .
Lois G., customer since 2013
You are always available with answers for our questions and very knowledgeable plus pleasant and a very helpful office staff. It is appreciated..
C.V., Customer
Everything in the process was done correctly. The personal contact from John and Luke sets them apart from all of the recorded responses of the other insurance agencies. There is a prompt response for any question.
J.B., Customer
Friendly and information was explained very well. We have already recommended you to some of our friends.
R.D., Customer
Luke is very friendly, accommodating, and confident. He knows his stuff! Customers specifically ask for him and remember him from year to year after half hour meetings. His sincerety shows through!
D.R., Customer
Thanks for all your help with my accounts!
S.F., Customer
you have been so nice to me and so helpful any time I call and need help with any thing you take time for me
D. W., Customer
I am very pleased with this insurance I have with you. Hi Luke hope you are all doing good Lois
L.B., Customer
Luke has been very good at taking care of my insurance needs. He is such a personable young man.
C.W., Customer
You have been very knowledgeable . Tried to find the best company to meet our needs.
N.D., Customer
I feel like Luke is truly concerned about getting us the best rstes.
J.H., Customer
You set me up with good, economical health coverage as well as life insurance. I have been in the hospital for 4 surgeries since August, 2015. I have not paid anything.. the insurance covered everhing. It's been nice to not worry about that.
G.J., 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
You have a good variety of products to choose from, by having access to many companies. Your people seem to know their product or they call in someone who can answer questions.
M.F., Customer
You have given us the help we wanted in selecting our part D and supplemental insurance coverage. we appreciate the fact that you are always there to answer any questions we have.
W. A., 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
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
Sams/Hockaday and staff are always very informative , friendly and professional.
L.G., Customer
Agent (Luke) was knowledgeable and easy to converse with. Gave sound advice and answered any questions that that I might have presented. I would highly recommend Sams/Hockaday services.
D.B., Customer
Always in touch. No pressure, just advice!
M.K., Customer
We suggested your firm to our neighbor and he went right away to sigh up with Luke. We will always do that since he was so great in helping us. Also our brother is working with you.
J.H., Customer
Have always provided any answers or help that I needed.
D.B., Customer
Prompt, courteous service from all staff. I like that I can make a request and it is taken care of without having to wait for my agent to get back to me, then have to explain the request again. The support staff takes the request and runs with it. Thank you for saving my time!!!!
D.C., Customer
Luke and office staff are very friendly and so helpful with any questions we have had.
S.V., 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
Very helpful in securing a new supplemental Medicare for me for less money premium. Always welling to answer my questions. Thanks
P.L., 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
work hard with us to see that everything was completed to the insurance companies satisfaction
Edward D., customer since 2008
My agent Luke Hockaday is the best. He is always on top of everything you need to know. He is very nice and friendly. He takes care of me if I have any concerns at all. Very happy with him.
Phyllis J., customer since 2014
You have always been there to answer our questions that we find important to us as the older generation. Someone patient and understanding means a lot. Thank you so much.
T.T., Customer
Luke is fabulous helping us change our insurance so we'll get the best price for the best insurance. I have recommended your insurance to some of my friends but some of them already covered thru you. Everyone is super friendly and helpful when I call with a question. Just keep up what your doing!!
M.M., Customer
Always helpful and get answers quickly for next.
C.V., Customer
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