ARTICLE FROM

EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS

January 15, 2010

“Dear Protective Associates,

In response to the horrific conditions caused by

the recent earthquake in Haiti, the Protective

Life Foundation is making a $15,000 gift in

support of the relief efforts being orchestrated

by the American Red Cross. Our contribution

will be sent to the International Response Fund

for the specific purpose of aiding those so

terribly traumatized by this natural disaster.”

Kate Cotton Protective Life Foundation

“Thank you…my prayers have been answered.”Bridgit Davis-Young

“Thank you for this initiative. I know that all of the employees here are proud to have this contribution comefrom the Foundation.”Tommy Angelillo

“Thanks for what the Foundation does and for the differenceit makes.”Starr Gill

“Wow! That’s a generous donation! Thank you for sharingthe information with me. I’m proud to work for a companywith such a giving heart.”Keri Till

“I think it is great that Protective is doing the Red Cross donation.”Sallie Bryant

“I’m sure many of us were pleased to hear our companywould be sending a contribution to the Red Cross concerning the Haiti disaster. We are all are all having economic times right now, but that’s nothing compared tothe suffering there. Thank you for being a company that reflects the right values.” Bonnie Priebe

“WOW! I’m so happy… THANK YOU so much.”Angelia Taylor

“Thank you!!! I have watched some of the news coverage, and it breaksmy heart.”David Loper

“Speaking of the right thing to do…!!!”Ellen Michael

Employees respond to Protective’s gift to the

relief efforts for Haiti

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Wayne Hall, Mark Cyphert

Tommy Duncan

Leigh Bern

Tournament Registration Station

“We would like to thank all of our sponsors

for the second annual Protective Life IT

Charity Golf Tournament which was held on

Thursday, April 29, at Eagle Point Golf Club.

We had beautiful weather this year with

136 golfers. We raised a total of $7,737.04.

This total will be matched by The

Protective Foundation for a grand

total of $15,474.08 to be distributed

evenly to First Light Women’s Shelter

and the Firehouse Shelter for Men.”

2010 PROTECTIVE LIFE ITCHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

BENEFITING FIRST LIGHT AND

THE FIREHOUSE SHELTER

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Serving those o serve oe, continued

Amy McCoy, Shannon Scott

The Winning Team (L to R) Cory Clark, Amanda Stevens,Robert Robinson, Mark Culp, Chris Bergen, Sidney Douglas

(L to R) Jeff Ball and Mark Cyphert present a check in the amount of $7,737 toRuth Crosby, Executive Director of First Light.

Steve Freeman, Executive Director of The Firehouse Shelter, receives a donation of $7,737 from Mark Cyphert.

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PROTECTIVE HOSTS THE 5TH ANNUAL

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP

D.I.V.A.S!* LUNCHEON

*Developing Initiatives and Values Among Sisters

D.I.V.A.S! Steering Committee (L to R) Leslie Wampol of Alabama Power Company, Yolanda Sullivan of Vulcan Materials, Kate Cotton of Protective Life Corporation, Ann Haas of Arlington Partners, Denise Canfield of Regions Financial Corporation, Lessie Brady of First Commercial Bank,Eleanor Griffin of Southern Progress Corporation, Carla Roberson of Alabama Power Company,Shirley Fagan of O’Neal Steel, Hailey Hutchinson of the United Way of Central Alabama

Alie B. Gorrie

Terri Sewell, Samuetta Nesbitt

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Serving those o serve oe, continued

(L to R) Caroline Bolvig, HaileyHutchinson, Betts Drennen

Kate Friedman Lourie,Cathy Friedman

Dudley Reynolds

Protective’s “D.I.V.A.S!” Front Row (L to R) Lisa Ramsay, Leigh Bern,Barbara Aland, Kate Darden, Kathy Britton Back Row (L to R) Eva Robertson,Rita Fulton, Wendy Evesque, Teresa Pearce, Laura Goeb, Lynn Williams,Emily Amberson, Tashea Stanley, Kate Cotton

Protective’s “D.I.V.A.S!” Front Row (L to R) Jen Sovero, Kate Cotton, Stella Swetnick, Teresa Pearce, Lori Oswald, Rachel Goodson, Laura DudleyBack Row (L to R) Lisa Ramsay, Amy McCoy, Tashea Stanley, Rita Fulton,Eva Robertson, Barbara Aland, Leigh Bern, Michele Pawlik, Judy Herron,Karen Kelly, Leisa Daniell

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“STRENGTH IN NUMBERS”Protective’s 2010 – 2011 United Way Campaign

Employee Goal - $450,000 Amount Pledged - $453,548

Protective’s United Way campaign

began with a wonderful kick-off party

and United Way agency fair. Johnny

Johns, Protective’s Chairman, President

& CEO, spoke about the critical role that

United Way serves in our community,

and employees had the opportunity to

visit with representatives from 20

United Way agencies.

(L to R) Lance Black, Stephane Goyer, Anil Manji

Melanie McNary, Brandi Hill

Stephen Heacock, Scott Adams

Serving those o serve oe, continued

Johnny Johns offers comments about the United Way.

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Kate Watson, United Way’s Liaison for Protective

American Cancer Society display

Steven Denny, Phil Passafiume

Staff from Big Brothers Big Sisters

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United Way Meetings

Hatton Smith, Johnny Johns

(L to R) Betts Drennen, Caroline Bolvig,Kate Watson, Johnny Johns

Kristi Breaux, Terri Milstead

(L to R) Mike Bell, Kala O’Brien, Lance Black

Katherine TierneyRally Speaker

Robert BeemanRally Speaker

Melanie McNaryRally Speaker

Serving those o serve oe, continued

UNITED WAY

MEETINGS

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WINNERS OF DRAWINGSAT THE UNITED WAY RALLIES

(L to R) Sandra Crawford, Tamika Ashley, Dawn Hart,Diane Vandergriff, Voncile Washington

(L to R) Adelle Gilbert, Dana Flenor, Shonda Walter,Donna Ray, Vera Williams

(L to R) Rhonda Hester, Kim Perry, Phillip Earle, Dimerous Hatcher, Holly Brown

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United Way MeetingsServing those o serve oe, continued

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THE INTERNAL AUDIT TEAM PREPARES AND SERVES LUNCH

AT FIRST LIGHT, A SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Front Row (L to R) Stephanie Nation, Jennifer Martin, Lorine Kallaher, Tonya Sparks, Kristie Pritchett

Back Row (L to R) Derry Herring, Patrick Flynn, Michael Wade, Heather Smitherman, Stanton Kelley, David Hall

Patrick Flynn

Derry Herring

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PROTECTIVE’S COMPANY-WIDE HOLIDAY INITIATIVE

In December, eleven of Protective’s

offices throughout the country joined

hands in support of the Company’s

Christmas ingathering, “Opening

Hearts, Sharing Joy.” Each office

chose to support at least one local

nonprofit through the collection of

food, critically-needed items and

monetary contributions.

Susan Parker donates clothing.

Bobbie Headley adds to the growing collection of toys and clothing.

Birmingham, AL

United Way MeetingsServing those o serve oe, continued

Bannockburn, IL Angel Tree in support of students

in the Chicago Public School

System who are in temporary

living situations

Birmingham, AL Salvation Army Angel Tree

Oak Mountain Missions Ministries

Brentwood, TN Salvation Army Angel Tree

Calabasas, CA West Valley Food Pantry

Cincinnati, OH Holly Hill Children’s Services

Elgin, IL Toys for Paws

Toys for Tots

Winter coat drive

Kansas City, KS Harvesters

SafeHome

Minnetonka, MN The Humane Society of Minnesota

The Listening House

Omaha, NE Omaha Food Bank

Richmond, VA William Byrd Community House

St. Louis, MO St. Martha’s Hall

OFFICE SELECTED NONPROFIT(S)

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