X0306 4 2013-02-25 0000355429 PROTECTIVE LIFE CORP PL 0001189571 JOHNS JOHN D 2801 HIGHWAY 280, SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35223 1 1 CEO,President Common Stock 2013-02-25 4 A 0 33400.0000 0 A 331574.0000 D Common Stock 15000.0000 I Anna Katherine Johns 2012 GST Exempt Trust Common Stock 20712.6470 I By 401(k) Common Stock 10.0000 I By daughter Common Stock 2600.0000 I By Wife Common Stock 400.0000 I By wife as co-trustee of Trust Common Stock 600.0000 I By wife as custodian for Daughter Common Stock 600.0000 I by wife as custodian for son Common Stock 338855.6237 I Deferred Compensation Common Stock 58070.0000 I Grantor retained annuity Common Stock 15000.0000 I James Dixon Johns 2012 GST Exempt Trust SAR 18.3600 2011-02-26 2020-02-26 Common Stock 30000.0000 30000.0000 D SAR 18.3600 2012-02-26 2020-02-26 Common Stock 30000.0000 30000.0000 D SAR 18.3600 2013-02-26 2020-02-26 Common Stock 30000.0000 30000.0000 D SAR 38.5900 2009-02-28 2018-02-28 Common Stock 20475.0000 20475.0000 D SAR 38.5900 2010-02-28 2018-02-28 Common Stock 20475.0000 20475.0000 D SAR 38.5900 2011-02-28 2018-02-28 Common Stock 20475.0000 20475.0000 D SAR 38.5900 2012-02-29 2018-02-28 Common Stock 20475.0000 20475.0000 D SAR 48.6000 2007-03-03 2016-03-03 Common Stock 6325.0000 6325.0000 D SAR 48.6000 2008-03-03 2016-03-03 Common Stock 6325.0000 6325.0000 D SAR 48.6000 2009-03-03 2016-03-03 Common Stock 6325.0000 6325.0000 D SAR 48.6000 2010-03-03 2016-03-03 Common Stock 6325.0000 6325.0000 D SAR 41.0500 2006-03-04 2015-03-04 Common Stock 5800.0000 5800.0000 D SAR 41.0500 2007-03-04 2015-03-04 Common Stock 5800.0000 5800.0000 D SAR 41.0500 2008-03-04 2015-03-04 Common Stock 5800.0000 5800.0000 D SAR 41.0500 2009-03-04 2015-03-04 Common Stock 5800.0000 5800.0000 D SAR 3.5000 2010-03-04 2020-03-04 Common Stock 83334.0000 83334.0000 D SAR 3.5000 2011-03-04 2020-03-04 Common Stock 83333.0000 83333.0000 D SAR 3.5000 2012-03-04 2020-03-04 Common Stock 83333.0000 83333.0000 D SAR 43.4600 2008-03-05 2017-03-05 Common Stock 15100.0000 15100.0000 D SAR 43.4600 2009-03-05 2017-03-05 Common Stock 15100.0000 15100.0000 D SAR 43.4600 2010-03-05 2017-03-05 Common Stock 15100.0000 15100.0000 D SAR 43.4600 2011-03-05 2017-03-05 Common Stock 15100.0000 15100.0000 D The RSU's vest in 2 annual installments beginning 3 years after the award date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PLC common stock. Total shares held by reporting person in PLC's 401(k) and Stock Ownership Plan. I disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares. Shares acquired through PLC Deferred Compensation Plan for Officers of the Corporation (exempt under Rule 16b-3). Previously reported Stock Appreciation Right (SAR). by Elizabeth Holland Brown Attorney-in-Fact for John D. Johns 2013-02-27