Ala. Code § 27-35-1

Any fraternal benefit society organized under the laws of this state may convert itself into a stock life insurance company or a mutual life insurance company, which may be a continuation of such society under an amended charter, if such society is then incorporated, or a new corporation formed for such purpose if such society is then unincorporated. In either event, the conversion of such society into a stock life insurance company or a mutual life insurance company shall be effected as provided in this chapter.