FAQs

Underwriting

No, American Transit relies on it’s extensive group of approved brokers throughout New York State.

Depending on the line of business and the current classification of your policy, you may qualify for a change in premium. Please contact your broker for more information.

An endorsement modifies the original terms of your contract. An endorsement is a change to your policy made during the policy term.

Yes, for more information please contact your ATIC authorized broker.

Please contact your broker as soon as possible for assistance.

Please contact your broker as soon as possible for assistance.

Please contact your broker for assistance.

Claims

Please call 1-800-683-ATIC (2842) extension 5455. Please have the following information available in order to expedite this process: insured name, driver, policy number, insured’s vehicle identification number/year/make.

Be prepared to mail any required information, accident reports and/or photographs to: Processing Center 5 Broadway, Freeport New York 11520, email: firstreports@american-transit.com or fax 1-212-857-8254.

If required information is not provided in a timely manner, further investigation may be necessary and may result in delayed claim processing.

Complete a “Form 5” claim form. We will schedule an appointment for an inspection, once the claim inspection is complete and all documents (Form 5, Estimate, Insured’s MV104, and Police Report) are received, your claim will be reviewed by an examiner and a decision will be mailed to you within 10 business days.
Forms

An endorsement modifies the original terms of your contract. An endorsement is a change to your policy made during the policy term.

For vehicle inspections prior to repair, please contact ATIC Physical Damage at 212-857-8200 extension 5455 to schedule an inspection appointment.
• If the vehicle has already been repaired, please mail proof of the repairs including proof of payment to:
Processing Center 5 Broadway, Freeport New York 11520

Your body shop will need to work directly with ATIC’s in-house appraisers to address any additional loss-related damages.

Obtaining a rental car is your responsibility, ATIC does not accept direct billing. We will reimburse you $28.00 per day based on the repair time indicated on our estimate.

If you must store your vehicle we will reimburse you $15.00 per day, not to exceed 30 days.
• If your vehicle is a total loss, not repairable, please contact us immediately, as storage will not be honored after you are informed your vehicle is a total loss.
• Please note, payment of storage fees are contingent on the percentage of negligence that is determined by the adjuster handling the claim.

Take six photographs of your vehicle at a reasonable distance showing front, rear, left side, right side, vehicle identification number (VIN) and odometer so that we can evaluate your vehicle.
• Do not authorize anyone to store your vehicle with the intention that ATIC will cover storage fees.
• If storage fees are approved, they will be paid for at the time of settlement.

If you received an offer and returned the release to ATIC, third party property damage claim payments will be issued within 5 business days of receipt of the signed and notarized release form.

Please call 1-800-683-ATIC (2842) extension 5455.

The policy provides coverage for medical expenses, work loss, death benefits and other covered expenses.

A covered medical expense is necessary medical, hospital, surgical, nursing, dental, ambulance, x-ray, prescription drug, prosthetic services, psychiatric, physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation, remedial care, and treatment rendered in accordance with a method of healing recognized by the laws of New York and any other professional health services.

Claims must be submitted within 45 days of service.

Yes, upon request by ATIC, the claimant or their assignee or representative shall submit to EUOs by any persons named by ATIC.

Please call 1-800-683-ATIC (2842) extension 5455.

Please call 1-800-683-ATIC (2842) extension 5455.

Please call 1-800-683-ATIC (2842) extension 1525.

Please call 1-800-683-ATIC (2842) extension 5455.

Yes, you have 180 days from the date of issuance to transact the claim check.

Claims  BI/PD

Yes, you have 180 days from the date of issuance to transact the claim check.

Every claim is unique, our experienced claim professionals will do their best to get your claim resolved efficiently

Obtaining the rental is your responsibility, American Transit does not accept direct billing. We will reimburse you $28.00 per day based on the repair time indicated on OUR estimate.

Your body shop will need to work directly with American Transit’s in-house appraiser to address any additional loss-related damages.

Complete a Form 5 claim form. We will schedule an appointment for an inspection, once the claim inspection is complete and all documents (Form 5, Estimate, Insured’s MV104, and Police Report) are received, your claim will be reviewed by an Examiner and decision will be mailed to you in within 10 business days.

If you receive an offer and release form from American Transit , payment will be issued 5 business days from receipt of the signed notarized release form.

Claims  N/F

Yes, you have 180 days from the date of issuance to transact the claim check.

The policy provides coverage for medical expenses, work loss, death benefits and other covered expenses.

A covered medical expense are necessary medical, hospital, surgical, nursing, dental, ambulance, x-ray, prescription drug, prosthetic services, psychiatric, physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation, remedial care and treatment rendered in accordance with a religious method of healing recognized by the laws of New York and any other professional health services.

Yes, The maximum is $2,000.00 per month for 36 months.

Claims must be submitted within 45 days of service.

Yes, You are required to submit to medical examination by physicians selected by or acceptable to American Transit.

Yes, Upon request by American Transit, the eligible person or that person’s assignee or representative shall submit to examinations under oath by any persons named by American Transit Insurance Company.

Customer Service

The best way is to call 800-683-ATIC (2842) extension 5455. Please have the following information to expedite this process: Insured name, driver, policy number. Please be prepared to mail (Processing Center 5 Broadway, Freeport, NY 11520), email (firstreports@american-transit.com) or fax (212-857-8254) any accident reports and/or photographs to ATIC.

Investigations/Fraud

Please contact Edward Kurathowski, Director of Investigations, at 1-212-857-8200 extension 1768 or via email at: Ekurathowski@american-transit.com.

Business Development

For more information on becoming an ATIC approved broker please contact the Business Development Group at: businessdevelopment@american-transit.com.

The Business Development Group offers extensive training and support services to brokers as needed. For more information please contact us at: businessdevelopment@american-transit.com.

Yes, for more information please contact your authorized American Transit broker.

Cash and Collections

Payments are generally made through the approved broker, check and ACH debit are acceptable forms of payment. Cash is NEVER accepted at any ATIC office.

The notice of cancellation must be paid in full to avoid the cancellation of the policy.

No, once a payment is late the process of cancellation for non-payment will begin.

Careers

Currently we do not post job openings online, but we do accept resumes and cover letters at: careers@american-transit.com.

Contact Us

There are a number of different ways to contact ATIC.
Phone – 212-857-8200 or 800-683-ATIC
Mail – Processing Center 5 Broadway Freeport, NY 11520
Website – please see the “Contact Us” page for email listings by department