Use this page to transfer device protection escalations to Assurant®.
Assurant
Guidelines
- Offer to send customers their IMEI and self-help options via the Assurant message template in Atlas. You need to copy and paste the IMEI into the message.
- Advise customers they need to have the T-Mobile account PIN, mobile number, and IMEI of the device to file the claim.
- If the customer does not know their T-Mobile PIN or password, assist them with resetting or gaining an OTP prior transfer
- The customer must spell their first and last name to complete verification.
- If you need to transfer:
- Do not stay on the line or talk to Assurant unless the customer already has made multiple calls to Assurant without any resolution.
- Only the primary account holder or authorized user can be transferred.
- Provide the following advisements before transferring customers to Assurant:
- Deductible payment must be made before a replacement device will be shipped.
- Last use date of the device is required. T-Mobile cannot provide this information to the customer or Assurant.
- Customers need to personally provide their claim and personal information to Assurant.
- Assurant is unable to discuss a customer's account or claim details with T-Mobile Care teams.
Contact
| DEPARTMENT | HOURS OF OPERATION | CONTACT INFO | TRANSFER TYPE |
New claims | 24 hours day / 7 days a week | Online:
| Do not transfer.
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Claim exceptions - Only transfer if:
Follow these IVR steps to reach an agent:
| 24 hours day / 7 days a week | Phone: 1-866-866-6285 | Cold Do not stay on the line or talk to Assurant. |
EPP for Puerto Rico | 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. PT (Mon-Sat) | Phone: 1-877-281-9767 (Claims) | Cold Do not stay on the line or talk to Assurant. |