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In the Community
From tree plantings to volunteer service to
grant programs, Esurance
is deeply involved in
communities nationwide.
Get the complete
overview in our 2009
In the Community Report.
How Trees Can Affect Your Auto Insurance
Trees are cool. They mark the seasons, provide shade and protection, beautify our communities, and purify the air we breathe. Trees can also help save you money on your auto insurance. It may sound strange, but it's true.

Studies indicate that trees enhance traffic safety. Tall trees— like tall buildings— make a street look narrower, which slows drivers down as they compensate for decreased maneuverability and line of sight.

Similarly, trees that are spaced closely together can help drivers go slower by creating the perception of speed as they go by quickly. Reduced speed, especially in residential areas, results in fewer accidents. And fewer accidents, of course, means better
auto insurance rates.
Additional Perks of a Tree-Lined Street
In addition to calming traffic and reducing insurance rates, trees offer numerous other benefits:

• They help reduce crime & make streets safer
• They protect pavement & extend the lifespan of streets
• They reduce noise & air pollution and offset carbon emissions

Total Trees Planted
by Esurance:
85,429
Esurance and Trees
On September 24, 2005, we planted our
first tree with T.R.E.E., Inc. as part of our
ongoing green initiative. Since then we've
planted 85,428 more, which equals
roughly 53 a day! We planted most of
these trees in urban areas for the maximum
possible benefit to local communities
and neighborhoods, and estimate that
they've absorbed thousands of
tons of harmful CO2 emissions.
Trees Planted
for Windshields:
5,520
Save a Windshield, Plant a Tree Update
Last September, in a partnership with HSG,
we launched the Save a Windshield, Plant a
Tree program to plant one tree for every
windshield claim that resulted in repair
instead of replacement. By the end of the
year, 5,520 Esurance customers had
already opted to repair their damaged
windshields.

Have a damaged windshield?
It's not too late to get in on the action.
Find out more >
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