Michael Sams
Insurance Agent
Sams/Hockaday & Associates
122 W. Prairie Avenue, Suite 201
Decatur, IL 62523
Phone:
217-423-8000
Mobile:
217-972-7647
Michael Sams was born and raised in Decatur, IL. He grew up playing baseball and basketball, and went to Mt. Zion high school, where he rode a horse as the mascot for the Braves football team for 8 yrs. Michael earned a Division 1 scholarship to play basketball in college. He graduated from Millikin University in 2007.
Michael married his wife Jill in Sept of 2007, and they have 4 children. They live on a horse farm where they raise and train horses as a hobby. He loves to trail ride at home and in the Shawnee National forest.
Michael became an agent with Sams/Hockaday in August of 2005 and has been helping seniors with health and life related products ever since.
Medicare & Retirement Planning Seminars at the Sams Ranch
Are you entering into the world of Medicare and retirement? Saddle up – this one’s for you!
Medicare is confusing for almost everyone Michael talks to. Some people educate themselves for years and still can’t wrap their head around Medicare Part D drug plans. There are 26+ choices and the ever-mysterious penalties that are based on the “national base beneficiary premium” which just so happens to change every year…
It’s confusing. That’s why for the first time, Michael is offering a free, 1-hour seminar at his family ranch. He is very proud of what he's built there and can’t wait to share it with the community. Even if you think you’ve got it all figured out, use this seminar as an excuse to visit the beautiful Sams Ranch!
On the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm starting in August 2020, you’re invited to come on out to shovel out the manure of Medicare! (Just kidding, no physical effort required!)
✓ Bring your spouse
✓ One hour long
✓ No sales pitch – this seminar is educational only!
✓ He'll be covering Medicare and retirement planning in plain language
Michael has been focused on serving our central IL community for over 15 years and would be honored if you’d attend this educational seminar.
There will be a hand sanitizer station at the entrance and face masks are optional.
There are a limited number of seats at each seminar, so please save your seat here: https://www.samshockaday.com/lp/retirement-planning-seminar-at-sams-ranch
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always makes you feel at ease never pushy, friendly, good advice
S.R., Customer
You and your staff were quick to answer any and all questions we had!
M.K., Customer
Friendly, specific and helpful.
L. S., Customer
We like the caring, individual help we get with you.
Customer since 2015
Knowledge of services
Relaxed, unhurried with no-pressure approach
Business-like appearance
William N., customer since 2011
Communication was good. Informative and helpful
D.S., Customer
Felt very comfortable with you and your team. You made us welcome, explored all the avenues and strived to make a complicated system (Medicare, supplemental, etc.) easy for us to navigate and understand while also finding the best and most cost effective solutions.
Helene F., customer since 2015
Michael was so easy to talk with and I have referred several people to him
B.S., Customer
I am SO pleased with my insurance agent, Michael Sams! He is a kind and caring man, very professional and extremely helpful. He relieved all of my fears and made a very complicated process easy to understand! I highly recommend him to all my friends!
B.S., Customer
I have a genuine feeling that you are sincere in wanting to help others to get their needs met, not just wanting to sell insurance. I have had that experience, but feel like your agency is not one of them.
Loretta B., customer since 2015
So far it's been great but then I have had no claims etc. thank for the email.
A.B., Customer
Michael Sams went the "extra mile" to help with our decision. He went over all our options and made sure we understood everything. He made it easy to follow up with a call or text and we never once felt like we were bothering him with all the questions we had. It was hard decision that he made so easy. Would highly recommend Sams/Hockaday to anyone!
R.S., Customer
Medicare plans, supplemental insurance, & prescription plans can be overwhelming but Michael explained it all to us and made sure we understood our options. Michael is always available for any questions we may have and answers calls promptly. Also once a year he contacts us so we can review our prescription plan. It's a blessing to know you're in the best of hands with Michael (Sams/Hockaday Insurance). Thank You Michael!
C.D., Customer
You helped us when Intermet closed and have helped ever since. Thank you
M.S., Customer
You are very good at keeping us informed as to which plan is best for us and why. As far as I'm concerned, you are the go to guy when it comes to insurance. If I had cash to invest I would go to you with that also because of your honesty and not pressuring us.
I definitely rate you a 10.
L.A., Customer
Provided me with a good supplement insurance with a low monthly rate.
J.T., Customer
Michael always makes time to answer my questions (keeping in mind my lack of good understanding of insurance) and helps me make the best decisions of what works best for me. Very knowledgable and patient.
Joyce H., customer since 2011
Your willingness to help when we get a bill from the doctor or medical field person or medicare worker.
A.W., Customer
Michael, I have recommended your company to many of my friends! I tell them what good care you take of me! (Someone has to!!!).
R.R., Customer
Knowledgeable and variety of plans to choose from.
D.T., Customer
The best thing you do is the individual attention you give your clients. In today's world the human touch is almost gone. I really appreciate your contacting me with changes that will benefit my insurance program. Most folks do not have the knowledge needed to make intelligent decisions regarding medical insurance therefore the insurance rep is the most valuable contact a client can make. Thank you Michael Sams. I am proud of you and your accomplishments.
J.S., Customer
You always give me great service and look for what is right for me (that I can afford) in regards to insurance.
C.A., Customer
Going on Medicare, needing supplemental insurance & a prescription plan can be overwhelming but Michael is sooo knowledgeable, the process was very easy. Michael is such a good & trustworthy man. Thanks to all for making this process easy, answering questions, explaining all options & recommending what was best for me. I also sent my sister to you & she was so impressed also. Thanks again.
C.D., Customer
Michael does a thorough and efficient job explaining.
L.M., Customer
Since I know you and I know that if I have problems I can call you at any time. To me knowing I can trust you that you will take care of me. That means a lot. Appreciate your help. I think a lot of folks stay in there surrounding area so if they have a problem someone is close that they can talk to.
D.J., Customer
My situation in a bit different - I am taking care of my mom's affairs and had NO idea how to choose supplemental insurance for her; especially because of her needs. Michael laid out all of the options for me and talked to me with words I could actually understand (no insurance jargon) and answered all of my questions. He told me what to expect each step of the way. Michael took this daunting task off my shoulders and really helped me.
G.P., Customer
I need to know who my agent is since Dianne is retired.
B.T., Customer
Michael, I would say you were very professional in explaining to me all my options, and did so in a very relaxed atmosphere without any undue pressure. Basically, I believe you were genuinely concerned with my personal needs.
J.D., Customer
I appreciate the research you do for us each year on prescription plans available for our particular needs. This is an outstanding service. Thank you.
W.I., Customer
Your agency has gone the extra mile in finding the best solutions that meet our need. Everyone in the office is a pleasure to know and work with.
H.F., Customer
Michael has been extremely helpful in our efforts to wade through the numerous Medicare Supplement options. He is very knowledgeable about what is right for us!!
M.T., Customer
Michael sorted through all the plans and found the best one for me. He answered all my questions, of which there were many!
T.D., Customer
The thing I like most about Michael is that you come out to my home to answer any of my questions. I'm a senior and its difficult for me to get around.
Customer since 2006
Answered my questions before I knew what questions to ask, and answered any more that I had. No pressure presentation. Very personable. Even answered questions regarding a friend, so I could help her in decisions. Thank you Michael for your time, and your knowledge.
L. H., Customer
Michael Sams provides responsive, knowledgeable guidance and recommendations to helps seniors make informed and appropriate decisions.
M.S., Customer
everyone was friendly and helpful
B.B., Customer
Michael takes good care of us and keeps us up to date on any changes needed.
J. M., Customer
Michael took great care of me when signing up for supplemental insurance. He walked me through it step by step so I understood what I was getting. The whole staff was very polite. I recommend Sams/Hockaday.
T.F., Customer
It is always nice to know there is someone that can help you understand and not rush the process. We feel relaxed knowing we have receive the best knowledge available.
N.R., Customer
Michael Sam's has always been very accommodating to my schedule. He explains things so I can understand. He answers all my questions whether in person or text. I have recommended Michael to several of my clients/friends. Very pleased with his services.
C.S., Customer
very personable, very knowledgeable, explained things thoroughly, really helped us to get what was best for us.
Mary R., customer since 2015
They navigate Medicare and supplemental insurance options to find you a custom fit. They made the entire process for us so simple and painless. We feel like we found friends at Sams/Hockaday.
Joan B., customer since 2015
Michael explains the advantages of one policy over another and knows answers to any medicare questions I may have. Joyce is also very helpful when I call with questions.
L.A., Customer
Mr. Sams, You made a confusing time about insurance a not so bad experience, we liked that you gave us the best choice for us.
S.M., Customer
Michael, when Sherry and I come in for an appointment we seldom have more than a 3 or 4 minute wait until we see you. You are always thorough on your answers and explain why. I had an issue with my Firestone insurance when I switched over to part d. You helped guide me thru until it was resolved. We appreciated that.
H.S., Customer
You were very informative and answered our questions very precisely
T.Y., Customer
Great contact flexibility, detail of answers provided.
W.S., Customer
Michael is very knowledgeable and explains things well. Keeps us on track!!!
Customer since 2013
Takes the time we need to explain it in a way we understand. Always prompt on calls. And has always found the insurance company that meets our needs.
C.K., Customer
Michael Sams is the perfect agent. Represents the companies perfectly and perfectly represents us. A perfect relationship.
S.F., Customer
