Sec. 42. A company or association organized before January 1, 1870, that provides the kind of insurance described in this article and has not made an election under IC 27-5-1-14 (before its repeal) is not subject to this article unless the company or association elects to conduct the company’s or association’s business under this article by a resolution:

(1) adopted by the company’s or association’s board of directors or policyholders;

(2) filed with the commissioner; and

(3) approved by the commissioner.

As added by P.L.129-2003, SEC.8.