Paintball Magazine 2018 Paintball Extravaganza Special Edition | Page 68

PBM: What are some of paintball’s biggest John: Yes. We’re the broker of record for issues today? the NXL and the NXL Europe. Our ability to provide them with International Liability, John: We work with everyone from small field Accident, and General Liability allows them owners to large manufacturers and everyone to transact more business in more places. We in between. And First Strike rounds seems to can also write their home & auto. So we’re a be a polarizing discussion. one-stop-shop for all of their needs. PBM: Yes, First Strike has been a much talked about topic in paintball circles. For those not familiar First Strike manufactures paintballs with a “fin” attached so they shoot farther. John: Right. They result in a longer truer shot. The controversy is that insurance companies will not allow field owners to sell them. I’m working directly with the manufacturer, the NXL, and other insurance companies to allow them. Thus creating growth opportunities for the paintball industry. PBM: What was your favorite part of this year’s PBX? John: Getting to meet so many like-minded people and being able to talk paintball for a week! PBM: When is your next tournament? John: I’m playing in the NXL Atlantic City Open June 21st – 24th and I have a free Cyber Security webinar I’m hosting on April 17th. Here’s the link to register. h t t p s : / / a t t e n d e e . g o t o w e b i n a r. c o m / PBM: You mentioned the NXL. What’s register/5408995065845450754 your relationship with the league? 068 paintball.media magazine