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Managing your Esurance policy is easy. You can update your policy online 24/7 by logging into mypolicy.esurance.com. |
• Print your insurance cards
• Update your contact info
• Change your coverages
• Add a car or driver |
And much more— whenever it's convenient for you! |
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Good News, Planet Earth
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Carbon offsets are in style
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Carbon offsets make a carbon neutral lifestyle a more realistic
goal.
Reduce what you can, and offset what you can't. Easy to buy
and
sell, carbon offsets help protect the environment. They are affordable, attainable, and have no direct impact on our daily
routines.
Mainstream advertising is rapidly catching on to the idea that
environmentally responsible companies are more appealing to
consumers. Recently, airlines, auto makers, and passenger train
companies have featured various carbon offsetting promotions.
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So what is a carbon offset?
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A carbon offset is essentially a promise to counterbalance carbon emissions, or carbon footprints.
Your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) you produce on a daily basis. The offsets
target carbon because CO2 is "the most important global warming gas emitted by human activity,"
according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Offsets can be purchased through trustworthy providers, such as Carbonfund.org and NativeEnergy.com. These organizations and others work with individuals and companies like Esurance to offset emissions. There are typically three ways your carbon offsets are implemented. You can choose to: |
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• Fund reforestation projects
• Subsidize renewable energy
• Reduce current energy use
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Reforestation projects include the planting of new trees and even forests that will absorb a portion
of our excess CO2 emissions. Renewable energy offsets are used to make alternative energy forms,
like wind and solar power, more affordable. Reducing current energy use involves the funding of
energy-reducing projects as well as purchasing carbon credits on the Chicago Climate Exchange. Carbon credits can then be "retired," limiting the amount of emissions that can enter the atmosphere.
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Offset what you can't reduce
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Before you can consider yourself carbon neutral, measure your daily impact using Esurance's Carbon Footprint Calculator. It takes roughly 3 minutes to complete, and you'll get a detailed analysis of your Earth Conservation Plan score. Your score takes into account your actual carbon output (in tons) as well as your lifestyle, habits, and well-meaning intentions. You can pledge to reduce your score, and periodically check in to track your improvement. |
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Global emissions
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As Americans, we have our work cut out for ourselves. According to a 2004 study commissioned by the United Nations, the U.S. leads the world in carbon emissions
by an alarming margin, accounting for 22.2% of total
global emissions.
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Reduce your carbon footprint
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• Carpool once a week
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• Don't leave your engine idling
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• Fill your garden with native trees
and plants
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• Make sure the dishwasher's full before running it
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Trivia alert...
The Vatican is the only
carbon neutral state in
the world.
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Get Rid of Clutter the Green Way!
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Eliminating clutter is a great way to feel better about yourself and
your home environment. But, while we may reduce our stress by
cleaning out our homes, we add more stress to the environment
by dumping all of our junk at the local landfill.
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To be mindful of the environment and gain peace of mind,
Esurance shares some tips on how to reduce clutter while
developing eco-conscious habits at the same time.
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Freecycle. Give your unwanted stuff to someone who can put
it to good use. You can list your unwanted items on sites like
Craigslist and Freecycle.
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Recycle. Drop off items like clothes and books at donation
centers, such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army. Paper, plastic
and glass may be accepted at your local recycling center.
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E-cycle. To dispose of hazardous waste like old VCR players, cell phones, and batteries in an eco-conscious manner, contact your local authority or visit sites like Earth 911, Call2Recycle and Plug-In To eCycling to find a drop-off location.
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Decrease consumption. When you want to buy something, be honest with yourself about whether you really need the item.
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Stop junk mail. To regain control over the volume of incoming mail, contact the company's customer service department and ask them to remove your name from their mailing list. For more tips on reducing your junk mail, visit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. To have someone else do it for you, visit GreenDimes to sign up.
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What's New at Esurance
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Esurance Speed Racer Sweepstakes
In honor of the new live action film, Speed Racer, Esurance and Warner Bros. (WB) present the Esurance Speed Racer Sweepstakes!
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Enter to win a Hollywood adventure for four! Grand Prize includes:
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• A deluxe tour of WB Studios
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• 2 nights at a swanky hotel
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• Round-trip airfare
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• Limo transportation
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• $1,000 spending money
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Erin's New Friends: Presenting
PWRFL POWER & Policyholder Paul M.
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• Get ready to feel the PWRFL POWER and meet Kaz Nomura, winner of last year's Seattle Block Party Block Star contest. |
• Meet policyholder Paul M., and find out what gets him animated about Esurance. |
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Motorcycle Giveaway
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Enter to win a 2008 Thunder Mountain Custom Cycles Spitfire from our partner, American Modern Insurance Group!
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Internal Initiatives
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Esurance talks the talk AND walks the walk:
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• 100% of our offices' electricity use is offset
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• Our claims adjusters drive hybrid vehicles
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• Our use of corn-based mugs saves 60,000
paper cups per year
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• We've replaced our plastic cutlery with
potato-based spudware
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And we're always looking to do more!
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Special Deals for Special Agents
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Get exclusive deals and discounts on concerts, events, and products sponsored by Esurance!
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SF Giants Earth Day
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The Park People Tree Planting
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Sasquatch! Music Festival
(made carbon neutral by Esurance)
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Greening of Detroit, Adopt-a-School Program
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Monolith Festival
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Carbon Offset Day
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San Francisco, CA
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Denver, CO
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George, WA
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Detroit, MI
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Red Rocks, CO
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Washington state
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April
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April
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May
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September
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September
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November
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In addition, Esurance and Project Learning Tree have teamed up and awarded
GreenWorks! environmental grants to communities across the country. These grants will be used to sponsor green projects throughout the year.
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Esurance is also the proud green sponsor of the Sacramento River Cats, Denver Outlaws, Portland Beavers, Portland Timbers, and the eco-friendly, indie band "Cloud Cult."
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Spring Snapshot Contest
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Do you have a favorite place in nature?
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Send us your best photo, along with a short description of what makes this place special to you.
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We'll feature our favorites on our Web site, and one entry will be chosen as the winner of our grand prize!
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To enter the contest, click on the "Send Photo" button and attach your favorite snapshot.
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Other Insurance
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Homeowners Insurance
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While you're thinking of ridding your home of clutter, it's also a
great time to think about your homeowners insurance. The
Esurance Homeowners Insurance Program (EHIP) is rated
"A Prime" by Demotech.
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In some states, we offer a multi-line discount to auto policyholders who also buy homeowners insurance through EHIP. Get a quote to see if you qualify, and be sure to check back often as more states become eligible for this discount! |
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Renters Insurance
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Renters also need protection. Yet, many renters don't know that
their landlord's insurance policy won't cover the loss of their
clothes, furniture, or other items if they're stolen or damaged.
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Fortunately, renters insurance is more affordable than you think and can even protect items stolen from your car. Protect your stuff and save with renters insurance from the Esurance Homeowners Insurance Program. |
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Motorcycle Insurance
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For those of you who love to feel the wind in your hair and the freedom of the open road, we offer motorcycle insurance through the Esurance Motorcycle Insurance Program.
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Health Insurance
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Even if you already have health insurance,
you owe it to yourself to see if more
affordable options are available for you or
your loved ones.
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With Esurance's trusted partner, eHealthInsurance, you can compare
multiple quotes online and find coverage
that fits your needs!
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Life Insurance
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Whether you're just starting out or have
spent years building a secure, comfortable
life for your loved ones, life insurance is a worthwhile investment for your family's
future.
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Motorcycles— The Green Alternative
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Motorcycles save gas and leave a smaller footprint on the planet!
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Average Miles Per Gallon*
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Motorcycles: 50
Passenger cars: 23
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Carbon Footprints
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Annual carbon output (based on
6,000 miles traveled):
Motorcycles: 1.2 tons
Passenger cars: 2.3 tons
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Carbon Offsets
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Cost to offset annual CO2
emissions:
Motorcycles: Around $25
Passenger cars: Around $80
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If you're already a motorcycle rider, remember to join your fellow motorcyclists on the road across the country on July 16, 2008 in the 17th Annual Ride to Work Day. |
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*Statistics from the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
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Cool Stuff Insurance
Over land and sea, your cool stuff is covered through the Esurance Specialty
Insurance Program. We offer coverage for boats, personal watercraft, motor homes,
travel trailers, snowmobiles, and ATVs.
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