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Washington, D.C., February 10, 2022 – The Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC), the largest medical organization in the District representing metropolitan Washington physicians, is pleased to announce a partnership with Unity Insurance. The partnership aims to provide physicians in the District with direct access to insurance professionals who prioritize objective and effective communication and strategy to meet the specific needs for medical practices in Washington D.C.

Physicians face unique risks that make finding the right insurance packages increasingly important. The medical malpractice insurance market is evolving with many insurance companies re-evaluating risks and increasing premiums due to higher costs to insure physicians and higher payouts to claimants in medical malpractice claims. The increasing costs and risks associated with this industry are what make a partner like Unity Insurance extremely valuable to the MSDC.

Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin, President of MSDC, said “MSDC is pleased to partner with Unity Insurance, a full-service insurance agency that offers a complete portfolio of insurance solutions that can be tailored to the specific needs of physicians throughout our nation’s capital.”

Unity was originally formed as a subsidiary of the Medical & Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland (now known as MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society). Their long-term experience working within the medical industry and serving doctors' offices throughout Maryland makes the partnership between MSDC and Unity insurance immediately beneficial for both sides as we aim to navigate the risks that Washington D.C. medical professionals face.

Unity Insurance is an independent insurance agency that exists to work for physicians and practitioners, giving medical professionals the power of choice. Their insurance agents become personal consultants and advocates, taking the time to listen and understand individual needs. As an independent insurance agency, they can meet all insurance needs, providing personal and business solutions. For more information on the benefits of Unity Insurance, visit https://unityinsurance.co/about/we-are-independent/.

Media Contact:
Pia Duryea  
Medical Society of the District of Columbia  
duryea@msdc.org     
(202) 355-9414  

About the Medical Society of the District of Columbia 
With over 3,100 members, the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) is the largest medical organization representing metropolitan Washington physicians in the District of Columbia. The Medical Society, founded in 1817, is the leading voice of medicine and public health advocate on issues impacting the diverse population of our Nation’s Capital. MSDC is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of physicians and their patients in metropolitan Washington. For more information, visit msdc.org.

About Unity Insurance
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 Maryland-based, full-service insurance agency offering a complete portfolio of insurance solutions to meet the specific needs of physicians and medical practice groups.