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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?
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