An insurer may invest in loans with a maturity not in excess of five (5) years from the date thereof which are secured by pledge of securities eligible for investment under this chapter, or by the pledge or assignment of life insurance policies issued by other insurers authorized to transact insurance in this state. On the date made, no such loan shall exceed in amount eighty percent (80%) of the market value of the collateral pledged.
Laws 1965, c. 123, § 17.