Any reciprocal exchange or interinsurer formed and doing business under the laws of any state of the United States, other than the state of Rhode Island, for the purpose of transacting any or all of the kinds of insurance which an insurance company may be authorized to transact in this state, other than life or title insurance, may be permitted to transact that business in this state upon complying with the provisions of this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-17-1