CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013 - $33,662,295; 2012 - $26,681,324)	$ 34,815,931	$ 29,787,959
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2013 - $335,676; 2012 - $319,163)	365,000	300,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $675,758; 2012 - $409,376)	646,027	411,786
Mortgage loans (2013 and 2012 includes $627,731 and $765,520 related to securitizations)	5,486,417	4,950,201
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $1,066; 2012 - $1,017)	20,413	19,816
Policy loans	1,815,744	865,391
Other long-term investments	521,811	361,837
Short-term investments	134,146	217,812
Total investments	43,805,489	36,914,802
Cash	466,542	368,801
Accrued investment income	465,333	357,368
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2013 - $4,283; 2012 - $4,290)	127,830	85,500
Reinsurance receivables	6,175,115	5,805,401
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,584,199	3,239,519
Goodwill	105,463	108,561
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $111,579; 2012 - $105,789)	52,403	47,607
Other assets	426,677	262,052
Income tax receivable		30,827
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	12,791,438	9,601,417
Variable universal life	783,618	562,817
Total assets	68,784,107	57,384,672
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	29,781,325	21,626,386
Unearned premiums	1,549,815	1,396,026
Total policy liabilities and accruals	31,331,140	23,022,412
Stable value product account balances	2,559,552	2,510,559
Annuity account balances	11,125,253	10,658,463
Other policyholders' funds	1,214,380	566,985
Other liabilities	1,143,371	1,434,604
Income tax payable	12,761
Deferred income taxes	1,069,759	1,736,389
Non-recourse funding obligations	562,448	586,000
Repurchase program borrowings	350,000	150,000
Debt	1,585,000	1,400,000
Subordinated debt securities	540,593	540,593
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	12,791,438	9,601,417
Variable universal life	783,618	562,817
Total liabilities	65,069,313	52,770,239
Commitments and contingencies - Note 12
Shareowners' equity
Preferred Stock; $1 par value, shares authorized: 4,000,000; Issued: None
Common Stock, $.50 par value, shares authorized: 2013 and 2012 - 160,000,000 shares issued: 2013 and 2012 - 88,776,960	44,388	44,388
Additional paid-in-capital	606,934	606,369
Treasury stock, at cost (2013 - 10,199,514; 2012 - 10,639,467 shares)	(200,416)	(209,840)
Retained earnings	2,769,822	2,437,544
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2013 - $289,908; 2012 - $978,656)	538,400	1,817,504
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2013 - $325; 2012 - $(2,147))	603	(3,988)
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2013 - $(666); 2012 - $(1,883))	(1,235)	(3,496)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, net of income tax: (2013 - $(23,532); 2012 - $(39,468))	(43,702)	(73,298)
Total Protective Life Corporation's shareowners' equity	3,714,794	4,615,183
Noncontrolling interest		(750)
Total equity	3,714,794	4,614,433
Total liabilities and shareowners' equity	$ 68,784,107	$ 57,384,672