(1)โIn order to purchase insurance or coverage for a risk located in this state, which risk is a subject of insurance of a member of the purchasing group, a purchasing group shall only purchase insurance or coverage from:(a)โA risk retention group that is certificated or licensed in one of the states of the United States;
(b)โAn authorized insurer; or
(c)โAn eligible surplus lines insurer.
(2)โA purchasing group shall utilize an agent licensed and appointed in this state in order to solicit, transact, or purchase insurance or coverage for a risk located in this state, which risk is a subject of insurance of a member of the purchasing group.