Protective Life

Sustainability is at the core of what we do: creating long-term value for our customers, teammates and communities. We're excited to share our 2023 Sustainability Report. See what we've accomplished and how we're committed to integrating sustainability into our company. https://spr.ly/6043cxeiD

Have you made plans to attend the Gifts for Good Holiday Market presented by Protective? If not, now’s the time to mark your calendars for Dec. 14. Get the details and meet our vendors: https://spr.ly/6041shQr7 Alabama Symphony Orchestra Birmingham Aids Outreach Inc Magic City Acceptance Academy Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham Zoo Boy Scouts of America Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Hand in Paw Jones Valley Teaching Farm The Lovelady Center Red Mountain Theatre Workshops Empowerment Inc. Rainbow Omega, Inc. PreSchool Partners Spring Valley School United Ability Vulcan Park and Museum

This holiday season, let’s make giving even more meaningful! ?? At the Gifts for Good Holiday Market on Dec. 14, your gift for a loved one will also support local nonprofits doing amazing work in our community. Join us as we spread holiday cheer and give back to those who need it most. ? https://spr.ly/6046sVZbI

Join us in congratulating the Protective honorees for the 2024 Dai-ichi Awards: Lori Dixon with the Protective Life Foundation and our Fixed Annuity Growth Plan team. Award winners recently traveled to Tokyo where they were honored for their outstanding contributions and dedication.

Find the perfect gift while giving back to the community. Join us on Dec. 14 at the Gifts for Good Holiday Market, where every purchase supports local nonprofits. Explore handmade pottery and jewelry, baked goods, home décor and more! Get the details: https://spr.ly/6041sBOx1

In 2023, we continued our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and integrating sustainability into our company. See how we did. https://spr.ly/6042SSltn

MEET OUR PROTECTORS Ken is responsible for overseeing the operations and performance of our contact center, ensuring customer experience standards are met. He holds degrees in accounting and business administration from Miles College and is based in our Birmingham office. Ken is married and has 12-year-old twins. He also enjoys cooking in his free time. “I love to explore new ingredients and ideas in the kitchen, finding joy in creating delicious meals while enjoying some good music,” he says. “Cooking for family and friends allows me to bring the people I love together through food. It fosters collaboration, sparks conversations and strengthens bonds, making every gathering a memorable experience.” Ken says he’s most protective of the people in his life, especially his son with autism spectrum disorder. “With support from his village and through continuous education about autism, he has progressed from developmental delays to beating the odds with straight A’s in school,” Ken says. “He is well on his way to becoming a well-rounded young adult, and his journey inspires me every day.”

Protective announced Steve Walker, Vice Chairman, Finance and Risk, will retire at the end of the year, following a career that spanned more than two decades with the company. “During his time at Protective, Steve has played a pivotal role in the completion of 13 acquisitions and strengthened our financial and enterprise risk management functions,” says Rich Bielen, Protective President and CEO. “He has created a meaningful impact at Protective that positions us well for continued growth, and we appreciate his contributions.” Read more: https://spr.ly/6045SsNB9

Some of our protectors recently attended the Birmingham Business Journal's Women's Summit, where Protective’s SVP of Government Affairs Mary Pat Lawrence was honored as part of the 2024 Women to Watch Awards.

We’re proud to announce that Protective has completed the acquisition of ShelterPoint Group, Inc., a leading provider of statutory disability, paid family and medical leave, as well as medical gap insurance products, among others. This is Protective’s 60th acquisition and its 7th acquisition completed since becoming part of Dai-ichi in 2015. “As a leader in the employee benefits space with a strong commitment to customer service, ShelterPoint stood out as a great business for Protective to add to our already diversified product mix,” says Rich Bielen, President and CEO of Protective. “We welcome ShelterPoint’s teammates to the Protective family and look forward to continuing ShelterPoint’s great customer care to its more than 2 million customers.” Read more: https://spr.ly/6040SVDfy