Unity Insurance stands today as a trusted insurance partner for healthcare professionals—but its story is deeply rooted in an enduring legacy of physician advocacy through MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society.
1. MedChi’s Advocacy Roots
Founded in 1799, MedChi has been Maryland physicians’ foremost advocate, promoting patient health and public policy—standing firmly at the intersection of medicine and community welfare.
2. Birth of a Physician-Centric Insurance Agency
To better serve physician members,, in 1975, MedChi Insurance Agency was formed to extend support to Maryland Physicians in the insurance sector. The agency had a primary focus on professional liability insurance, specifically with Medical Mutual Liability Insurance of Maryland,
3. Evolution into Full-Service Independence
After the 1994 Maryland Small Group Reform (which restructured group health plans), MedChi Insurance Agency pivoted away from association plans to building direct relationships with carriers and expanding its health insurance offerings.
Between 1995 and 2019, The Med Chi Insurance Agency broadened its reach, providing diverse insurance solutions to physicians across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. For the few lines of insurance that are not serviced directly by Med Chi Insurance, the Agency developed strategic partnerships with other insurance resources, to ensure that any need by a client can be met.
4. Rebranding to Unity Insurance
On July 22, 2020, MedChi Insurance Agency rebranded as Unity Insurance, signaling renewed focus on inclusivity, growth, and modernity—while preserving its commitment to physician-centric service.
5. Unity Insurance Today: Independent, Expert, Community-Driven
As a wholly owned, for-profit subsidiary of MedChi, Unity Insurance operates as an independent insurance agency offering a wide array of coverage—personal, business, specialty, life, health, and more—for diverse clients in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.
What sets Unity apart is the hallmark of choice, expertise, advocacy, and community:
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Choice: As an independent agency, Unity partners with many reputable insurers to offer tailored options.
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Expertise: Its advisors bring deep industry knowledge and act as your advocate through the insurance process.
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Service and Community: Unity embeds its mission within communities—its advisors treat clients like family and contribute to impactful initiatives (e.g., sponsorships of MedChi events).
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Advocacy: Unity Insurance contributes finances to many of Med Chi’s initiatives. By having policies written through Unity, you are directly contributing to making a better place for Maryland Physicians to practice.
Why Choose Unity Insurance?
From its beginnings in MedChi’s advocacy and insurance trust fund to today’s full-service agency, Unity Insurance has remained true to its mission: empowering healthcare professionals through trusted, expert, and community-focused insurance support. Continuing MedChi’s legacy, Unity translates physician advocacy into practical, accessible protection—and remains more dedicated to physician strength and advocacy than any other insurance agency.
By partnering with Unity Insurance, businesses gain more than financial protection—they gain the tools to build fair, compliant, well-managed workplaces, and Maryland Physicians get to put their insurance dollars to work. Whether you need business insurance, medical office coverage, or employee benefits, our team is here to help. Contact us at 410-539-6642 to schedule a policy review today.