(a) A stipulated premium company may enter into a total or partial direct reinsurance agreement with a legal reserve life insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state.
(b) Before a reinsurance agreement under this section may take effect, it must be:
(1) approved by a majority vote of the board of directors of each company;
(2) submitted to the department; and
(3) approved by the department as complying with § 884.503 or 884.504, as applicable.