Robert J. Roll Agency - Farm Bureau Insurance

06/23/2026

Messi. Mbappé. Haaland.

What a day at the World Cup.

Messi broke the all-time World Cup scoring record.
Mbappé is right behind him and doesn't look like he's slowing down anytime soon.
And Haaland? The guy is just a machine. He scores goals the way some people breathe.

Then there's France. They weather the storm delay and put a whooping on the Iraqis in the second half. Not sure about you, but I am looking forward to next week's Group I showdown between the French and the Vikings from Norway!

Watching these teams yesterday reminded me that success usually isn't about one big moment. It's about showing up day after day, year after year, and being ready when your opportunity comes.

In soccer, business, and life, the people who succeed are often the ones who can weather the storm and stay in the game.

Great players leave records. And, great planning leaves a legacy.

The real goal is building something that protects the people you love long after the final whistle.

06/22/2026

What a weekend at the World Cup. What was your favorite headline?

The United States secured the top spot in its group.
Egypt earned its first-ever World Cup victory.
Germany survives the Ivory Coast with a stoppage-time winner.
Belgium still can't find a win.
Cape Verde continued to surprise everyone.

One thing all of these stories have in common? Opportunity.

The teams that put themselves in a good position early now have more options moving forward.

The same is true in life.

Saving early.
Buying life insurance while you're healthy.
Putting an umbrella policy in place before you need it.
Reviewing your business coverage before a claim.

Good planning doesn't guarantee success, but it usually gives you more options when the stakes get high.

06/19/2026

A tale of two goalkeepers.

One costly mistake.
One big save.

Mexico beats South Korea 1-0 and punches their ticket to the Knock-out Round.

These two plays are a reminder that sometimes the difference between success and disaster comes down to a single moment.

The same can be true when it comes to protecting your family, home, or business.

A coverage gap, missed endorsement, or outdated policy can stay hidden for years—until the day you need it.

That's why having a trusted advisor matters. The best time to discover a coverage gap is before the claim—not after.

P.S. Jonathan David's hat trick against Qatar moved him into a tie with Messi in the Golden Boot race. Not a bad night for Canada.

06/18/2026

"It's coming home. It's coming home. Football's coming home."

After England's 4-2 win over the formidable Croatia, Harry Kane has an entire country dreaming about bringing the World Cup home.

And while England fans are focused on one home, most of us have another one worth protecting.

For many families, their home is their largest asset and where their best memories are made.

That's why having the right home insurance policy matters.

Because "coming home" feels a lot better when you know your family is properly protected.

06/17/2026

Yesterday, millions of fans were relying on three players to come through for their countries.

Kylian Mbappé: 2 goals.

Erling Haaland: 2 goals.

Lionel Messi: Hat trick.

When the moment was biggest, they delivered.

It got me thinking...

Every family has someone they depend on.

Every business has employees, customers, and partners who rely on someone to lead, solve problems, and keep things moving forward.

The question isn't whether people depend on you.

The question is whether you've prepared for the day you're not there to carry the ball.

That's what planning is all about.

06/16/2026

Spain 0
Cape Verde 0

On paper, Spain was expected to win comfortably.

Instead, Cape Verde executed its game plan, stayed disciplined, and earned a result. A draw can feel like a loss to one side and a victory to the other.

A good reminder that success isn't always about talent, resources, or reputation.

Often, it's about preparation, ex*****on, and avoiding costly mistakes.

In soccer, business, and financial planning, discipline tends to outperform expectations.

06/16/2026

If you looked at Groups G and H before the World Cup started, you probably had a pretty good idea of who the favorites were.

Spain.
Belgium.
Uruguay.
Maybe Iran.

Then Matchday 1 happened.

Belgium drew Egypt.
Iran drew New Zealand.
Spain drew Cape Verde.
Saudi Arabia drew Uruguay.

Eight teams = Eight points.

Nobody separated themselves from the pack.

The most fascinating result may have been Egypt.

They entered the match having never won a World Cup game. Not once.

Yet they took a lead against Belgium and were 1 hydration break away from the first World Cup victory in their nation's history before Belgium's big man Romelu Lukaku caused havoc in front of the net 30 seconds after taking the pitch to force an Egyptian own goal. Draws happen, especially on this day.

It's a reminder that expectations and outcomes are rarely the same thing.

The favorite doesn't always win.
The underdog isn't always outmatched.
And the future rarely unfolds exactly the way we predict.

That's true in soccer.
It's true in life.

Most families don't buy life insurance, umbrella coverage, or income protection because they expect something bad to happen.

They do it because they understand that plans should be built for uncertainty, not certainty.

After one round of matches, Groups G and H have reminded us of something important: The game is rarely decided before it's played.

06/15/2026

Every World Cup team has a game plan until something unexpected happens.

An injury.

A red card.

A bad bounce.

A penalty kick.

VAR overturning a goal in the 89th minute.

The game—and life—can change in an instant.

Most families don't buy life insurance, carry higher liability limits, or create income replacement plans because they expect something bad to happen.

They do it because they understand how quickly circumstances can change.

The goal isn't to live in fear of the unexpected.

It's to have confidence that when life throws you a bad bounce or a VAR moment, the people you love are protected.

06/12/2026

Insurance is what we do.

Helping our neighbors is who we are.

Thanks to the generosity of Farm Bureau agents, sponsors, and supporters, the Agent Charitable Fund recently raised $75,000 to help fight hunger across Michigan.

Humbled to serve as Chair of an organization making a real difference in our communities.

Michigan Farm News

06/10/2026

When you buckle a baby into a car seat, you're not doing it because you expect to get into an accident.

You're doing it because of the consequence if one occurs.
The probability is very low.
The consequence can be life-changing.

Life insurance works the same way.

Most people don't buy life insurance because they believe something is going to happen tomorrow. They buy it because they understand what's at stake if it does.

A mortgage still needs to be paid.
College tuition doesn't disappear.
Everyday bills continue.
Your family's future keeps moving forward.

The question isn't, "What are the chances?"

The better question is, "What would be the financial consequence for the people I love most?"

The most financially resilient families don't ignore risk. They prepare for it.

That's what protection planning is all about.