Assurant

Use this page to transfer device protection escalations to 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 OPERATIONCONTACT INFO
TRANSFER TYPE

New claims
Existing claims support

24 hours day / 7 days a week

Online:

Do not transfer.

  • See File a claim for all new claims.
  • See below to transfer only for claim exceptions.

Claim exceptions - Only transfer if:

  • Customer has an issue with a claim and needs assistance
  • Customer is highly escalated​ regarding their claim
  • Customer has been transferred back and forth for an Assurant issue
  • Customer has a lost, stolen, or physically damaged device and is unable to access all 3 online claim options

Follow these IVR steps to reach an agent:

  1. Provide the phone number customer is calling about.
  2. When asked about sending a link to a certain number on the account, say "No."
  3. When asked if you would like to proceed, say "No." This  routes you to a live agent.

24 hours day / 7 days a week

Phone: 1-866-866-6285
Fax: 1-866-450-4080

Cold

Do not stay on the line or talk to Assurant.
(Exception: The customer has already made 2 or more calls to Assurant with no resolution.)

EPP for Puerto Rico

6 a.m. - 6 p.m. PT (Mon-Sat)
8 a.m.-4 p.m. PT (Sun)

Phone: 1-877-281-9767 (Claims)
Phone: 1-888-440-4846 (Cancellations)
Online: https://mytmoclaimpr.com/ 

Cold

Do not stay on the line or talk to Assurant.
(Exception: The customer has already made 2 or more calls to Assurant with no resolution.)