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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!

My experience with your staff (mainly, Taylor). She is always very helpful, responds back immediately, and is very thorough!
M.L., Customer
Your knowledge and expertise was greatly appreciated. The low cost for my final expense was great . Thank you.
L.S., Customer
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
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 always answer all my questions.
Myrtle L., customer since 2006
You have been very knowledgeable . Tried to find the best company to meet our needs.
N.D., Customer
Always in touch. No pressure, just advice!
M.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
Always very helpful and I know that I can trust you are getting us the best rates possible
J.H., Customer
Luke is very personable and helpful.
W. P., Customer
Your office staff is very competent, anytime I call for help with dealing with our "Supplemental Providers", I always get good results!
M.L., Customer
You made me feel like an important person, and took your time when explaining the options I have in picking my secondary insurance. I felt like I wasn't being rushed either. Thank you for helping me find the right insurance company.
B. M., Customer
Luke Hockaday provides great customer service. He is very knowledgeable about his insurance products. And he is explains everything to make it very understandable. I would definitely recommend him. Wish I would have had an insurance agent like Luke years ago.
Karen T., 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
You helped me find the best policy to fit my needs at a very affordable price!
J.U., Customer
I love Sams/Hockaday but I'm not one to offer investment advice to many people, even my family, Sorry . I didn't get question # 2 Dixie
Customer since 2013
Friendly and information was explained very well. We have already recommended you to some of our friends.
R.D., 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
You answered all of my questions when transferring from the State to what you could offer. Thank you so much! I have recommended you to several friends.
Janet M., customer since 2015
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
Helpful, friendly, informed staff. Luke calls me with news and changes that I need to know about!
M.K., 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
Sams/Hockaday and staff are always very informative , friendly and professional.
L.G., Customer
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
Always helpful and get answers quickly for next.
C.V., Customer
As well as being very professional, Luke handled my needs and requests on a personal level, though we do not know each other personally. As the process began, I had a few questions and called Luke for clarification. Luke is very accessible and if he is not available when I call, he has always returned my calls in a timely manner. I will be happy to recommend Luke Hockaday to anyone who nneds to shop for insurance policy coverage.
D.J., Customer
Luke suggested a change to my drug supplement insurance which was not only a lower monthly premium, but resulted in getting my prescriptions free.
J.B., Customer
Making one feel at home and assured that the best is being done for me and my future!!!
C.P., Customer
Great to work with. They really do look for the best product for you and not what will make them the most money. Honest, sincere people. Luke took really good care of my elderly parents and I use him as well.
D.O., Customer
Explained thoroughly, answered questions, patience.
Customer since 2015
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
you don't bug me & if we have a issue your people takes care of it
H.K., 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 made the process easy to get a drug prescription plan and life insurance.
L.S., Customer
Luke, you came along just at the right time when we had to choose our own insurance and you sold us on your easy going manner and the fact we had many choices in your company to choose from.
J. J., 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
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
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
Sams/Hockaday employees have been very courteous and professional.
L.G., Customer
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
Everything. You are knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt.
M.T., 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
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
You were very helpful and very nice. Explained everything well.
S. F., Customer
Luke made it very easy to understand and took whatever time was needed to help us.
M.P., 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
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
Like kept up with my prescription supplement ins and found a supplement ins where I receive my medication at no cost to me and monthly premiums much lower. He went the extra mile for me and I am so grateful. Thank you, Luke
J.B., 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
I like that you are easy to contact and knowledgeable .
R.H., Customer
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