The limitations of paragraphs (1) and (2) of Code Section 33-11-5 shall not apply to an insurer's investment in an investment pool; provided, however, that an insurer shall not acquire an investment in an investment pool under this article if, as a result of and after giving effect to the investment, the aggregate amount of investments then held by the insurer under this article:

(1) In any one investment pool would exceed 10 percent of its admitted assets;

(2) In all investment pools investing in investments permitted under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-11-83 would exceed 25 percent of its admitted assets; or

(3) In all investment pools would exceed 35 percent of its admitted assets.