What Sets us Apart
Choice
As an independent insurance agency we have great relationships with many well-known, reputable insurance companies, giving you the power of choice.
Expertise
Our insurance advisors have years of experience in the insurance industry and serve as your advocate from selecting coverage through filing a claim.
Service
Our insurance advisors have a strong passion for insurance and protecting what you value most in business and in life. We treat our customers like family.
Community
Fulfilling our commitment to service is about more than writing checks. It’s about making an impact. We do that with the help of the Unity Insurance family.
Unity Insurance, formerly MedChi Insurance Agency, is a wholly owned “for profit” subsidiary of MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. Established in 1975, we are a Baltimore-based, full service insurance agency offering a complete portfolio of insurance solutions to meet your needs.
With Unity Insurance, you have direct access to insurance professionals who prioritize objective and effective communication and strategy to meet your individual or business needs. Our expertise began with a focus on medical practices and healthcare professionals, offering a variety of insurance options to protect their business and employees. Since then, we have expanded our services to both group and personal policies with key focuses in business insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance, personal insurance and other specialized areas. Our insurance professionals work directly with you as advocates, helping you make confident and informed decisions when it comes to insurance protection in your everyday life.
Unity insurance is able to provide advice on any of your insurance matters, helping to guide you through the insurance process seamlessly. Whether you are a small business looking to ensure your employees are covered, or an individual seeking personal, family and financial protection, Unity Insurance is here to serve you. As an independent insurance agency, we provide the power of choice, as we represent many different highly rated insurance providers. Additionally, we understand that the insurance process can often feel overwhelming, and having a business you trust can provide needed comfort. At Unity Insurance, we prioritize community, working diligently to keep you covered, so that you can make an impact.
Our agency was formed in 1975 as a subsidiary of the Medical & Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland (now known as MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society). Here is a snapshot of our timeline:
1956
MedChi established an insurance trust fund for the purposes of offering Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association group health to its physician members.
1963
The insurance trust fund added group, life, and disability, and business overhead expense benefits for their physician members.
1975
MedChi Insurance Agency was formed with the primary purpose of becoming a direct broker for Medical Mutual of Maryland offering professional liability insurance to physicians and practice groups. In addition, administration service for the insurance fund shifted to the agency.
1989
MedChi Insurance Agency expanded its operation to bring all products and services in house and discontinued its-sub broker arrangement.
1994
Maryland Small Group Reform (MSGR) allows for small businesses to seek group health plans. This led to the departure from the association health plan and practices were able to maintain their own health insurance. Our focus moved from the association health plan to expanding direct health insurance offerings through health insurance carrier and third party administrator relationships.
1995 – 2019
MedChi Insurance Agency continued to grow as a full-service agency, offering and servicing a broad range of insurance solutions to MedChi members and all physicians in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
2019
MedChi Insurance Agency established new strategic relationships with like-focused, complimentary partners including Heller-Kowitz, Onorato Financial, and Insperity to broaden our industry footprint.
2020
To better reflect the agency’s plan for growth and expansion, we rebranded as Unity Insurance. We remain a critical partner with MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society, serving the needs of physicians, their practices and families.