CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013 - $27,024,977; 2012 - $26,681,324)	$ 28,323,215	$ 29,787,959
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2013 - $341,797; 2012 - $319,163)	350,000	300,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $485,580; 2012 - $409,376)	461,231	411,786
Mortgage loans (2013 and 2012 includes $675,805 and $765,520 related to securitizations)	4,794,924	4,950,201
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $1,199; 2012 - $1,017)	18,750	19,816
Policy loans	856,333	865,391
Other long-term investments	482,367	361,837
Short-term investments	216,224	217,812
Total investments	35,503,044	36,914,802
Cash	354,449	368,801
Accrued investment income	364,233	357,368
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2013 - $4,353; 2012 - $4,290)	76,138	85,500
Reinsurance receivables	5,744,801	5,805,401
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,307,513	3,239,519
Goodwill	106,237	108,561
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $110,999; 2012 - $105,789)	51,806	47,607
Other assets	343,015	262,052
Income tax receivable	23,970	30,827
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	11,921,925	9,601,417
Variable universal life	663,380	562,817
Total assets	58,460,511	57,384,672
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	22,029,491	21,626,386
Unearned premiums	1,512,909	1,396,026
Total policy liabilities and accruals	23,542,400	23,022,412
Stable value product account balances	2,531,262	2,510,559
Annuity account balances	10,431,938	10,658,463
Other policyholders' funds	602,978	566,985
Other liabilities	1,177,807	1,434,604
Deferred income taxes	1,239,796	1,736,389
Non-recourse funding obligations	619,900	586,000
Repurchase program borrowings	100,000	150,000
Debt	1,450,000	1,400,000
Subordinated debt securities	540,593	540,593
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	11,921,925	9,601,417
Variable universal life	663,380	562,817
Total liabilities	54,821,979	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	602,072	606,369
Treasury stock, at cost (2013 - 10,214,413; 2012 - 10,639,467)	(200,637)	(209,840)
Retained earnings	2,666,621	2,437,544
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2013 - $327,636; 2012 - $978,656)	608,467	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 - $(764); 2012 - $(2,147))	(1,418)	(3,988)
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2013 - $(1,361); 2012 - $(1,883))	(2,527)	(3,496)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, net of income tax: (2013 - $(42,234); 2012 - $(39,468))	(78,434)	(73,298)
Total Protective Life Corporation's shareowners' equity	3,638,532	4,615,183
Noncontrolling interest		(750)
Total equity	3,638,532	4,614,433
Total liabilities and shareowners' equity	$ 58,460,511	$ 57,384,672