(a) A reciprocal insurer may, upon qualifying therefor as provided for by this title, transact any kind or kinds of insurance defined by this title, other than life or title insurances.

(b) Such an insurer may purchase reinsurance upon the risk of any subscriber or subscribers, and may assume or cede reinsurance as to any kind of insurance it is authorized to transact direct. (Added 1971, No. 31, § 1, eff. March 31, 1971; amended 1997, No. 49, § 1, eff. June 26, 1997.)