Continuing Education

Lightning vs. Electronics Guess Who Wins

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Course Description

Lightning remains one of the most unpredictable and damaging forces affecting electrical and electronic systems. From industrial control panels to modern computing and communication equipment, a single strike can create both visible and hidden failures that disrupt operations and lead to costly claims.

This one-hour course provides claim professionals with a technical understanding of how lightning impacts machinery and electronics. Attendees will explore how to identify damage patterns, verify lightning involvement, and evaluate the challenges of repairing or restoring affected systems. The session also highlights practical strategies for protection and mitigation to reduce future risk.

State Approval Status

CE credit is available in the following states:

 

  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Iowa
  • Indiana
  • North Carolina
  • New Hampshire
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Wyoming

What You Will Learn:

  • Understand how lightning interacts with and damages machinery and electronic systems.
  • Identify methods and indicators used to confirm lightning involvement in equipment losses.
  • Compare performance and susceptibility between older and modern electronic technologies.
  • Recognize components and systems most commonly affected by lightning-related events.
  • Examine challenges and possibilities in repair, restoration, and protection strategies.
  • Recognize technical factors that may support subrogation or recovery efforts.

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