R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-6-9: Filings by rating organizations.

An insurer may satisfy its obligation to make the filings referred to in § 27-6-8 by becoming a member of, or subscriber to, a licensed rating organization which makes those filings, and by authorizing the commissioner to accept those filings on its behalf; provided, that nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as requiring any insurer to become a member of or a subscriber to any rating organization.