Every corporation, company, society, organization, or association of this or of any other state or country transacting the business of life insurance upon the co-operative or assessment plan shall file with the commissioner of insurance, before commencing to do business in this state, a copy of its charter or articles of association, as well as the bylaws, rules, or regulations referred to in its policies or certificates and made a part of said contract. No bylaws or regulations, unless so filed with the commissioner, shall operate to avoid or affect any policy or certificate issued by such company or association.