PLC 8-k Departure of Director 5-5-06
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 1, 2006

Protective Life Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
001-12332
95-2492236
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)


2801 Highway 280 South
Birmingham, Alabama 35223
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(205) 268-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

Donald M. James, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Materials Company, did not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of the Company at the Annual Meeting of Share Owners and thus ceased to be a director of the Company on May 1, 2006.


   

SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


 
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION
 
By/s/Steven G. Walker
 
Steven G. Walker
 
Senior Vice President, Controller
and Chief Accounting Officer



Dated: May 5, 2006