This video defines an insurance "carrier" as a company that offers insurance policies and handles claims. Below are some key takeaways:

• An insurance “carrier” is just another term for an insurance company.

• In Minnesota specifically, prominent medical insurance carriers include HealthPartners, Blue Cross, UnitedHealth Group, Medica, and Allina Health/Aetna.

• There are numerous health insurance carriers across the United States, alongside specialty carriers for life, dental, and vision insurance.