8-K
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) April 6, 2001



PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 1-12332 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) (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code (205) 879-9230



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









Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

        On April 6, 2001, Registrant issued a press release with respect to a web cast which is included as an Exhibit 99 to this Current Report and incorporated herein by reference.




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/Jerry W. DeFoor
Jerry W. DeFoor
Vice President and Controller

Dated:   April 6, 2001


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Exhibit Number Description Page Number
99. Press Release Dated April 6, 2001 4


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