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Thomas Oconnell

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Insurance Sales Representative - Bankers Life and Casualty Company
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Thomas OconnellInsurance Sales Representative, Peoria, IL

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Thomas Oconnell, Bankers Life Agent in Peoria, IL

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM
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Office Phone:
(309) 685-4054(309) 685-4054
thomas.oconnell@bankerslife.com
Branch Info
719 Main Street
Ste B
Peoria, IL 61602
US
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Our Brands and Partners

Our agents provide an expansive suite of insurance options, including core products offered by Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company and Washington National Insurance Company.

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FORGET ME NOT DAYS

At Bankers Life, our insurance agents and associates witness firsthand the impact that Alzheimer’s and dementia have on our customers, their families and their caregivers. That’s why we established Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days®, our nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association®. This June marks the 23rd anniversary of the campaign. Since 2003, we’ve helped raise more than $7.8 million for the Alzheimer’s Association through the Forget Me Not Days campaign and corporate donations.

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Products & Services Offered in Peoria, IL

  • Life Insurance

    Find out how life insurance can help protect the financial security of you and your family.
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  • Medicare Supplement Insurance

    Learn how Medicare supplement insurance can help cover out-of-pocket costs that Medicare may not cover.
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  • Long-term Care Insurance

    Find out how long-term care insurance can help provide financial security in the event of an unexpected long-term illness.
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  • Annuities

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Financial Calculators & Tools

Our calculators are here to help support your retirement and insurance planning needs so you can make confident and informed decisions.
Retirement Calculators
Insurance Calculators
  • How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last?

    Determine how long your retirement savings may last considering your monthly spending, sources of income, inflation and more.
  • Estimate Social Security Benefits

    Estimate your future Social Security benefits based on your income history and expected retirement age.
  • Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)?

    How do traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) contributions differ, and which option best suits your financial needs?
  • Retirement Income Estimator

    Input your current savings and income sources to estimate your future retirement income and assess if you’re on track to meet your goals.
For information and educational purposes only. Does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation.
Reviews

Customer Reviews for Peoria, IL

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(20 Reviews)
  • Kamela M
    March 15, 2025
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    Very Greatful for his service
    Very Greatful for his service
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  • Edward M
    March 2, 2025
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  • Dennis B
    February 14, 2025
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  • Joesph D
    February 4, 2025
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    Experience knowledgeable courteous kind polite professional
    Experience knowledgeable courteous kind polite professional
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  • Kimberly B
    January 22, 2025
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Connor has done so much for my family and I. He treats us very well and has given us relief on our retirement.
    Connor has done so much for my family and I. He treats us very well and has given us relief on our retirement.
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  • David R
    December 29, 2024
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    David is easy to work with and enjoy working with him. We trust him to help provide us with plans that will be a benefit to us.
    David is easy to work with and enjoy working with him. We trust him to help provide us with plans that will be a benefit to us.
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  • James C
    October 1, 2024
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Jakob is very knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about. He is super easy to talk with and very willing to answer all of my questions.
    Jakob is very knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about. He is super easy to talk with and very willing to answer all of my questions.
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  • Steven Z
    July 2, 2024
    4.0 out of 5.0
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    Jakob is a very professional with his job and knowledge of what he is doing very respectful to people explaining the different things you offer in a way that can be understood I would be proud to have him as an employee and representative for your company
    Jakob is a very professional with his job and knowledge of what he is doing very respectful to people explaining the different things you offer in a way that can be understood I would be proud to have him as an employee and representative for your company
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  • Charles M
    May 10, 2024
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    knowledgeable and helpful
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  • Ralph G
    April 13, 2024
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Terrific explanation by Sean Green in getting plan perfect for me
    Terrific explanation by Sean Green in getting plan perfect for me
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  • David R
    November 17, 2023
    1.0 out of 5.0
    Rating 1.0full star rating
    At 11:29am on November 7, 2023 I called you and got your voicemail.
    I left a voicemail message stating that I simply cannot afford this policy and wished to cancel the policy.
    I have received no response.
    At 11:29am on November 7, 2023 I called you and got your voicemail.
    I left a voicemail message stating that I simply cannot afford this policy and wished to cancel the policy.
    I have received no response.
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    Response from Bankers Life
    November 29, 2023
    Hello David, thank you for reaching out. We hope our recent communication has improved your experience, but please don’t hesitate to email us at BLReviews@bankerslife.com should you need further assistance. Thanks!
  • Deborah H.
    March 15, 2023
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    Excellent customer service
    Excellent customer service
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  • Dorothy R.
    February 11, 2023
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    Response from Bankers Life
    February 17, 2023
    Hi Dorothy, thank you for leaving a rating. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email us at BLReviews@bankerslife.com.
  • Lesley B.
    February 8, 2023
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    Great customer service 👏
    Great customer service 👏
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  • Shawn, J
    October 28, 2022
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    Over the top experience. David Luze done an excellent job helping my wife and I make the transition into retirement. He is our go to professional for our medicare/medical insurance and life needs. Thanks.
    Over the top experience. David Luze done an excellent job helping my wife and I make the transition into retirement. He is our go to professional for our medicare/medical insurance and life needs. Thanks.
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  • Nancy S.
    October 26, 2022
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    I received great customer service from David and really enjoyed meeting him. I feel like everything was explained well and my insurance needs are in good hands with Banker's Life.
    I received great customer service from David and really enjoyed meeting him. I feel like everything was explained well and my insurance needs are in good hands with Banker's Life.
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  • Christine M.
    August 5, 2022
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  • Vicky E.
    January 12, 2022
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Connor was wonderful. He is very professional and handled a problem that came up quickly. A problem that was not his fault. I appreciate him very much
    Connor was wonderful. He is very professional and handled a problem that came up quickly. A problem that was not his fault. I appreciate him very much
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  • Rolando B.
    June 23, 2021
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    Good insurance salesman,knows his product he s selling n great prospective customer service....
    Good insurance salesman,knows his product he s selling n great prospective customer service....
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  • Alberta G.
    May 19, 2021
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    I think he went above & beyond the service.Very,polite,and answered my Questions. He set up my Humana account, waited on the phone for ever with my current life insurance. Was very patent with my questions.
    I think he went above & beyond the service.Very,polite,and answered my Questions. He set up my Humana account, waited on the phone for ever with my current life insurance. Was very patent with my questions.
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