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 from 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.

Schedule Your Appointment

Due to numerous plan changes for the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period, combined with an increased number of clients we are meeting with, availability is very limited through Dec. 7. Please call me to schedule your appointment.

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!

a joy to do buisness with laura and a welcome atmosphere as soon as you walk in the place.
T.T., Customer
Personal attention. Staying on top of the ever changing health care industry, which can be time consuming.
D.S., Customer
Everything was good. We were very pleased, Laura was very helpful.
S.M., Customer
Very responsive to our needs. That is important to us. .
J.U., Customer
I think you have my best interest to help us
W.R., Customer
Laura calls me before I need to call her. She takes care of my account as if she's family! I wouldn't go anywhere else. If I have a question, she gets the answer quickly and makes certain this answered my question. The best part is I feel she's always looking out for me.
J.M., Customer
I really appreciated the various options you gave me. I felt you were truly interested in helping me make the right decisions.
C. W., Customer
Laura did, and is doing, a great job for me. I went to Laura to help with my insurance needs and was not disappointed! I have told those when discussing insurance needs to call Laura. Thanks Laura.
B.J., Customer
Laura is so easy to relate to. She takes time to answer questions and gives her knowledge on your concerns. So glad I have her as my agent.
J.L., Customer
Keep me informed and handle my reimbursement forms. This means a lot to me.
D.P., Customer
I haven't really had much interaction with anyone since I got signed up with CSI so it's hard to answer this question.
J.M., Customer
We are totally pleased with the service we have received from Sams Hockaday. Laura Pecina has reviewed our policies every year to determine if we are getting the best rates.
K.F., Customer
Laura made it easy for me to understand and decide which insurance I needed. She explained and answered all my questions . If I have any questions I feel comfortable calling and talking to her. I really was dreading having to make a decision but like I said Laura was a great help. Thank you Jackie Larimore
Jacqueline L., customer since 2015
Directed us to the best premiums for our health coverage, and you made it easy to understand all the details.
C.W., Customer
Knowing that we have someone to help us with our medical to choose the right Health and Life Insurance that I don't have to deal with Thank.You very much.
C.R., Customer
We both felt that our agent (Laura) explained things very well andwas trying to helpus.
M.P., 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
Come to our house and helped us pick out the policy that would fit our budget very kind and very courteously
L.H., Customer
Ease of communication and results. Both great.
M.C., 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
Laura, very pleasant and works very hard for you ,to get the best coverage a the lowest possible cost.
M.W., Customer
Laura was efficient and thorough. She answered all of our questions. We had a clear understanding of what we were getting.
M.M., Customer
Love the low copays on our meds
T.S., Customer
Always friendly and professional!
D.B., Customer
The service is outstanding!
K.F., 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
I had ALL my questions answered in a way that I understood. Since going through this new phase of my life, trying to understand Medicare and how it works!
K.S., 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
NO MUSS, NO FUSS!! That's exactly the way I was treated, professionally/accurately! Laura answered all my questions regarding medical coverage that I was looking for and suggested and provided me with medical plans that satisfied my needs, taking care of all the paperwork required, leaving me with a smile on my face and saving money!! Thanks so very much for your professional, expert, courteous advice and service!!
D. G., 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
All was handled extremely well and we are absolutely going with the plan you offered as soon as we are able to leave our current holder without penalty. You guys are a 10!!
J.G., Customer
They help me a lot to choose the right plan for my age.
G.J., Customer
Laura first got to know us personally and then stated looking for the best provider for each of our needs. With her warm smile and personality she was a great fit for us and has taken care of our needs for a few years
B.L., Customer
I like the fact that you are local and I feel I can contact you with any questions or problems and I will get a quick response.
Cynthia S., customer since 2015
I already have recommended Laura Pecina and Sams/Hockaday. Although extremely busy, and I can easily see why, I feel Laura tries to do the best job for us. She takes time to answer all our questions, does not push anything on us or sell us something we don't need.
C.C., Customer
You made it easy by coming to my home to discuss options for a Medicare Supplement, explained the choices and providers clearly so I could make the best choice for my needs, went above and beyond to help me select the best drug plan for my needs, provided phone numbers and web sites so I could finalize my choices, and followed up afterwards to make sure there were no problems. And when I thanked Laura Pecina for her efforts, she said she was just doing her job. I greatly appreciate both Laura Pecina and Sams/Hockaday, and will be proud to recommend them to others.
B.N., 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
First I did not have to contact Sam's Hockaday first. Your representative was out walking my street looking for clients. Second the support, advise, and service I have received has been better than I had expected. Very satisfied
C.M., Customer
Very helpful with getting best coverage at the right price.
L.B., Customer
You are quick to respond and answer questions. You make me feel I am important to you and your business.
N.Q., Customer
You were informative, professional, and led me with a gentle hand.. I would highly reccommend Sams Hockaday.
C.W., Customer
Laura is very dedicated to her clients ! She is very good about following up on all the changes that take place every year and finding the best insurance to fit your needs !
J.F., 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
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
I like the ability to see multiple plan options compared side by side.
M.C., Customer
So happy with your knowledge and advice it saved me so much worry and confusion! I deeply appreciate the help. Social Security pretty much leaves you hanging with help or explanation!
K.C., Customer
Policy choices were easy to understand.
J.U., 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
Quick responses to questions and good follow up.
J.A., Customer
Laura explained the different plans and options in great detail, made choosing one a lot easier. The same goes for choosing a drug plan, Laura's expertise made it a lot simpler. The paper work was submitted in a timely manner, and I received all the paperwork and insurance cards long before I was expecting them. Thanks again Laura.
D. E., Customer
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