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About Protective Life Insurance Company
Protective Life Insurance Company, founded in 1907 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading U.S. provider of life insurance and annuity solutions. It operates as a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., one of Japan’s largest global financial services organizations. Protective offers a wide range of fixed, indexed, and immediate annuities as well as life insurance products designed to support retirement income, wealth preservation, and estate planning.
Renowned for its long-term financial stability, conservative investment approach, and commitment to customer value, Protective distributes its products nationwide through independent agents, broker-dealers, and financial institutions.
Note: Products issued in New York by Protective Life and Annuity Insurance Company (NY), a subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation.
Product Lineup
Income Creator
AnnuityGuaranteed Income for Life with Safe Growth
Best for: Retirees and pre-retirees aged 50-80 seeking guaranteed lifetime income, princip...
Details →Protective Asset Builder II
Fixed Indexed AnnuityMarket-linked growth with downside protection
Best for: People seeking market-linked growth with downside protection who want guaranteed...
Details →Protective Guaranteed Income
Fixed Indexed AnnuityGuaranteed Income for Life, Regardless of Markets
Best for: Investors age 50-79 seeking guaranteed retirement income who want downside prote...
Details →Protective Income Builder
Fixed Indexed AnnuityIndexed annuity with flexible growth strategies & income guarantees
Best for: Retirement investors age 50+ who want market-linked growth with downside protect...
Details →Protective Indexed Annuity NY
Fixed Indexed AnnuityIndex-linked growth with downside protection
Best for: Individuals age 85 or younger who are near or in retirement and want to particip...
Details →Protective® Series Foundation Annuity
AnnuityGuaranteed growth with tax deferral and penalty-free access
Best for: Conservative retirees and near-retirees seeking guaranteed income growth, tax de...
Details →SecureSaver
AnnuityFixed annuity with guaranteed rates and flexible income options
Best for: People age 85 or younger who want to protect their principal, earn guaranteed re...
Details →Smart Saver NY
AnnuityFixed annuity with guaranteed principal & flexible withdrawals
Best for: Conservative New York residents aged 0-85 seeking tax-deferred retirement saving...
Details →Financial Ratings
Live from CANNEXRating Agency
A.M. Best
Rating
A+
Description
Superior
Effective
March 31, 2021
Rating Agency
Fitch
Rating
AA-
Description
Very strong
Effective
March 8, 2022
Rating Agency
Moody's
Rating
A1
Description
Good
Effective
March 31, 2021
Rating Agency
Standard & Poor's
Rating
AA-
Description
Very strong
Effective
March 31, 2021
Rating Analysis
Protective Life maintains strong financial strength ratings across all major agencies, reflecting its excellent capitalization, diversified product mix, and disciplined risk management.
Protective Life Insurance Company Products
Fixed Indexed Annuities
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