X0101 EFFECT 33 LIVE 2012-12-03 0001104659-12-078485 485APOS 0000914245 PROTECTIVE VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT 333-176657 S000010308 PROTECTIVE VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT C000106636 Protective Dimensions before 12-3-2012 S000010308 PROTECTIVE VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT C000120959 Protective Dimensions on or after 12-3-2012