8K Press Release Centrix ResVal
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) October 18, 2006

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

Delaware
001-11339
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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 18, 2006, Registrant issued a press release to announce certain charges that it expects to take which will be reflected in the Registrant's third quarter 2006 results.  The press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1.
 
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included or incorporated in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall such information and exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
    (c)  Exhibits: 
99.1 - Press Release Dated October 18, 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: October 18, 2006