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Tara Kocks

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Insurance Sales Representative - Bankers Life and Casualty Company
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(260) 277-6052(260) 277-6052
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Tara KocksInsurance Sales Representative, Fort Wayne, IN

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Meet Tara Kocks
Personal Business Philosophy
My goal is to offer solutions that meet your needs today and for the life of your retirement. I believe in building a personal relationship with you as my client, so I can better understand your retirement goals and help you get there with confidence and peace of mind.
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IN, OH
professional background
Joined Bankers Life in 2019Began work in the Insurance Industry in 2019Education: Studied Mathematics at Ball State University.
personal background
Family: Husband, Aaron, married in October 2021.Community Involvement: Volunteer at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.

Tara Kocks, Bankers Life Agent in Fort Wayne, IN

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM Wednesday
Contact Me
Office Phone:
(260) 489-1645(260) 489-1645
Direct Phone:
(260) 277-6052(260) 277-6052
Cell Phone:
(260) 206-9499(260) 206-9499
tara.kocks@bankerslife.com
Branch Info
9910 Dupont Circle Drive E
Ste 130
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
US
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 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.

Explore Medicare Advantage

You have many choices when it comes to Medicare – I can help you compare Medicare Advantage plans to find the right coverage for you. * Medicare Advantage (Part C) is an all\-in\-one alternative to Original Medicare Parts A and B. * It offers similar coverage, and with the optional benefit of prescription drug coverage (Part D). * Medicare Advantage Plans include an annual maximum out of pocket limit, and some plans offer premiums as low as $0 per month.


Products & Services Offered in Fort Wayne, IN

  • 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

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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.
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    Determine how long your retirement savings may last considering your monthly spending, sources of income, inflation and more.
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    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.
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Reviews

Reviews for Tara Kocks

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    Tara is very organized, knowledgeable, and is a hard worker. She is a very good communicator. Tara can make you feel valued and not just another customer.

Customer Reviews for Fort Wayne, IN

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  • Elizabeth G
    April 8, 2025
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    Nate is very helpful, knowledgeable, great customer service!!
    Nate is very helpful, knowledgeable, great customer service!!
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  • Teresa S
    April 8, 2025
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    Connie has been wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her.
    Connie has been wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her.
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  • Jill W
    April 7, 2025
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  • Patricia A
    April 3, 2025
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    Mr. Preston, Was very known to his work Very.
    Courteous.
    And he walked me through The paperwork of medicare
    Mr. Preston, Was very known to his work Very.
    Courteous.
    And he walked me through The paperwork of medicare
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  • Sarah C
    April 1, 2025
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    Nate takes the time to listen to our questions and concerns. He’s been patient as we go through our own processes of retirement, social security and as we plan our future with Bankers Life. We can actually say we feel secure with our decisions.
    Nate takes the time to listen to our questions and concerns. He’s been patient as we go through our own processes of retirement, social security and as we plan our future with Bankers Life. We can actually say we feel secure with our decisions.
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  • Bonnie Z
    April 1, 2025
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    Very helpful and caring to get you the policy you need.
    Very helpful and caring to get you the policy you need.
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  • Charles S
    April 1, 2025
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    George listened attentively to our needs and concerns. He is very knowledgeable of products and services. I look forward to maintaining an insurance relationship with George.
    George listened attentively to our needs and concerns. He is very knowledgeable of products and services. I look forward to maintaining an insurance relationship with George.
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  • Dale S
    March 19, 2025
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    I reviewed for Cari as well. We were both verity thankful to You and Hannah.
    I reviewed for Cari as well. We were both verity thankful to You and Hannah.
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  • Carine S
    March 19, 2025
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    Nate and Hannah were very helpful.. Great job and super responsive.

    Nate and Hannah were very helpful.. Great job and super responsive.

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  • Stacy C
    March 6, 2025
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  • Naomi H
    March 5, 2025
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    I have been so thankful to work with Dalton concerning my upcoming health care changes and other insurance needs. I feel as though he has been looking out for me and finding more bang for my buck, so to say. I enjoy having the personal communication in the comfort of my home. Thank you so much Dalton.
    I have been so thankful to work with Dalton concerning my upcoming health care changes and other insurance needs. I feel as though he has been looking out for me and finding more bang for my buck, so to say. I enjoy having the personal communication in the comfort of my home. Thank you so much Dalton.
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  • Cathy S
    February 25, 2025
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  • Timothy G
    February 25, 2025
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    She was very helpful and explained all my options for Medicre.
    She was very helpful and explained all my options for Medicre.
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  • Bruce P
    February 20, 2025
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    Always very quick to respond to all of my needs. Being retired has been almost worry free with Josh leading the way.
    Always very quick to respond to all of my needs. Being retired has been almost worry free with Josh leading the way.
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  • Naomi H
    February 19, 2025
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    Dalton was so informative to my questions. Certainly gave me a lot of insight into my journey to Medicare.
    Dalton was so informative to my questions. Certainly gave me a lot of insight into my journey to Medicare.
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  • Julie R
    February 17, 2025
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    Always gives great information in order to make decisions that are right for me.
    Always gives great information in order to make decisions that are right for me.
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  • Robert R
    February 4, 2025
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    Honest and trustworthy Josh has always been a good man to do business with!
    Honest and trustworthy Josh has always been a good man to do business with!
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  • Debra K
    January 31, 2025
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    Very knowledgeable of products. Easy to talk to. Great to work with
    Very knowledgeable of products. Easy to talk to. Great to work with
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  • Kathy L
    January 31, 2025
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    Betsy is absolutely the best insurance agent there is. She answers all questions with great knowledge & detail. She identifies where money can be saved according to each individual situation without jeopardizing coverage. I highly recommend her.
    Betsy is absolutely the best insurance agent there is. She answers all questions with great knowledge & detail. She identifies where money can be saved according to each individual situation without jeopardizing coverage. I highly recommend her.
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  • Linda N
    January 30, 2025
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    Exceedingly knowledgeable, friendly, professional. Highly recommend!
    Exceedingly knowledgeable, friendly, professional. Highly recommend!
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