They told me it's because I paid for insurance and Assurant is unable to fulfill their obligation to me (which is Google's fault). The reason why is because there are no Pixel XL's either. I think it has a lot to do with the fact it's been a month, and I have been VERY persistent. Plus I still don't have a device in hand. In fact, the guy that is all about helping me is a guy that I was actually transferred to a couple of weeks ago by Assurant. At that time, he didn't give me any real help and the situation just kinda confused him, which is understandable.
When I called Google this last time, got him, and explained what was up, I think I got some kind of special sympathy. I was just calling to try and determine why Google would refuse the RMA request and ended up having the guy call to make sure they could take over the claim, then call Assurant to cancel their claim and get my deductible refunded. Their customer service is just as difficult as anyone elses. I just got an email from them earlier today in response to an earlier inquiry from last week where they told me I'm SOL. Their emailers and phone callers don't know what the left hand is doing from the right.