CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013 - $27,220,069; 2012 - $26,681,324)	$ 30,065,491	$ 29,787,959
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2013 - $334,579; 2012 - $319,163)	315,000	300,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $406,937; 2012 - $409,376)	415,176	411,786
Mortgage loans (2013 and 2012 includes: $728,671 and $765,520 related to securitizations)	4,835,917	4,950,201
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $1,087; 2012 - $1,017)	18,952	19,816
Policy loans	862,202	865,391
Other long-term investments	348,394	361,837
Short-term investments	161,506	217,812
Total investments	37,022,638	36,914,802
Cash	275,103	368,801
Accrued investment income	361,463	357,368
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2013 - $4,347; 2012 - $4,290)	104,539	85,500
Reinsurance receivables	5,842,124	5,805,401
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,262,029	3,239,519
Goodwill	107,786	108,561
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $107,459; 2012 - $105,789)	48,590	47,607
Other assets	272,760	262,052
Income tax receivable		30,827
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	10,670,833	9,601,417
Variable universal life	605,622	562,817
Total assets	58,573,487	57,384,672
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	21,793,320	21,626,386
Unearned premiums	1,426,496	1,396,026
Total policy liabilities and accruals	23,219,816	23,022,412
Stable value product account balances	2,544,609	2,510,559
Annuity account balances	10,524,393	10,658,463
Other policyholders' funds	569,533	566,985
Other liabilities	1,375,962	1,434,604
Income tax payable	4,782
Deferred income taxes	1,690,052	1,736,389
Non-recourse funding obligations	596,000	586,000
Repurchase program borrowings	300,000	150,000
Debt	1,390,000	1,400,000
Subordinated debt securities	540,593	540,593
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	10,670,833	9,601,417
Variable universal life	605,622	562,817
Total liabilities	54,032,195	52,770,239
Commitments and contingencies - Note 7
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	599,514	606,369
Treasury stock, at cost (2013 - 10,327,889; 2012 - 10,639,467)	(203,698)	(209,840)
Retained earnings	2,501,765	2,437,544
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2013 - $899,657; 2012 - $978,656)	1,670,791	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 - $2,072; 2012 - $(2,147))	3,849	(3,988)
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2013 - $(166); 2012 - $(1,883))	(307)	(3,496)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, net of income tax: (2013 - $(40,390); 2012 - $(39,468))	(75,010)	(73,298)
Total Protective Life Corporation's shareowners' equity	4,541,292	4,615,183
Noncontrolling interest		(750)
Total equity	4,541,292	4,614,433
Total liabilities and shareowners' equity	$ 58,573,487	$ 57,384,672