X0303 4 2009-08-17 0000355429 PROTECTIVE LIFE CORP PL 0001470842 BERKO EDWARD M 2801 HIGHWAY 280 S. BIRMINGHAM AL 35223 1 EVP and Chief Risk Officer Restricted Stock Units 2009-08-17 4 A 0 5000 0 A 2012-08-17 2013-08-17 Common Stock 5000 5000 D Restricted Stock Units 2009-08-17 4 J 0 51 0 A 2012-08-17 2013-08-17 Common Stock 51 5051 D Restricted Stock Units 2010-02-26 4 A 0 12500 0 A 2013-02-26 2014-02-26 Common Stock 12500 12500 D Restricted Stock Units 2010-02-26 4 J 0 86 0 A 2013-02-26 2014-02-26 Common Stock 86 12586 D SAR 18.36 2011-02-26 2020-02-26 Common Stock 4084 4084 D SAR 18.36 2012-02-26 2020-02-26 Common Stock 4083 4083 D SAR 18.36 2013-02-26 2020-02-26 Common Stock 4083 4083 D Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PLC common stock. 5,000 restricted stock units granted on 8/17/09 (exempt under Rule 16b-3) previously reported. 50% of the restricted stock units will vest in each of 2012 and 2013 subject to the terms of the plan. 12,500 restricted stock units granted on 2/26/10 (exempt under Rule 16b-3), previously reported. 50% of the restricted stock units will vest in each of 2013 and 2014 subject to the terms of the plan. Previously reported Stock Appreciation Right (SAR). by Harriette Hyche Attorney-in-Fact for Edward M. Berko 2010-06-24