For the purposes of this article the term “insurance company” shall, unless otherwise provided, apply to all corporations, companies, associations, societies, persons or partnerships writing contracts of insurance, indemnity or suretyship upon any type of risk or loss. “Insurance company” does not include fraternal benefit societies as defined in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 40-738, and amendments thereto, or hospitals or hospital associations that have been in operation for not less than 10 years.