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Protective Life Company Culture
Protective Life Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Protective Life's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A+CEO Rating
ACompensation
AGender
ALeadership
AProtective Life CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Rich Bielen
80 /100
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Diversity at Protective Life
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Protective Life have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Protective Life
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at Protective Life have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Protective Life eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
39
Protective Life employees are 39% more likely to recommend Protective Life as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 21% | Detractors |
Working at Protective Life
Working at Protective Life is rated highly by 78 employees, across various culture dimensions. Protective Life employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Leadership categories, putting Protective Life’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Anniston, AL. See below in detail how working at Protective Life was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Protective Life
A-
Overall Company Culture at Protective Life is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
Protective Life ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterProtective Life Employee Reviews
Out of 94 Protective Life employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Protective Life improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Protective Life Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Good team: fair, respectful, intelligent
- What did you like most about the interview process?I was able to be my authentic self
- What makes you most happy at work?The flexibility is pretty stellar but I don’t take it for grant
Constructive Feedback From Protective Life Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?the employee needs to focus on the employee retention more than overall money
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Need for recognition & celebration of progress made over time, not just big bangs
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?celebrating wins before 'what have you done lately'
Protective Life Company Information
Protective Life Company Overview
Protective is a holding company, whose subsidiaries provide financial services
Protective Life Mission, Vision & Values
Protective Life Mission Statement
We are Protective. Our mission is in our name. We are going to tear down the barriers that block people from protecting their tomorrow so they can embrace today. This will change lives. This is our purpose. This will be our legacy.
Protective Life Vision Statement
We recognize that health and happiness go hand-in-hand, which is why Protective offers employees and their eligible dependents a choice of subsidized medical, dental and vision plans. Employees can select the coverage that best meets their family’s needs from multiple options offered by BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Delta Dental and UnitedHealthcare Vision.
Protective Life Values
- Do the Right Thing
- Serve People
- Build Trust
- Simplify Everything
| Headquarter | 2801 Hgwy 280 S Birmingham, AL 35223 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.protective.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1907 |
| Tel | 205-268-1000 |
| Company Status | Public |
Protective Life Competitors
Protective Life competitors include True Link Financial, MetLife, Transamerica, and First Financial. Protective Life ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Protective Life compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Protective Life Employees
78 employees at Protective Life have reviewed Protective Life across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 78 Protective Life employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Protective Life are pleased with their total compensation at Protective Life, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Protective Life are extremely happy with their team. 78 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Protective Life are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Protective Life believe the environment at Protective Life is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Protective Life is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Protective Life work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Protective Life are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Protective Life employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Protective Life report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
94% of Protective Life employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
80% of Protective Life employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Protective Life employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
88% of Protective Life employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Protective Life - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Protective Life is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Protective Life employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Protective Life KPIs and OKRs
At Protective Life 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Protective Life's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Protective Life employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Protective Life CEO & Leadership
Protective Life CEO - Rich Bielen
80 /100
Rich’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Anniston, AL. Protective Life’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Over 10 Years, Female employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Male employees and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Protective Life’s competitors, Rich Bielen ranks right above MetLife CEO Michel A. Khalaf. Under Bielen’s leadership, Protective Life employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Leadership. Office Culture and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where Protective Life could stand to see real improvement.
Protective Life Leadership
The Protective Life Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Rich Bielen, Executive VP & CFO Steven Glen Walker, and Executive Vice President of Finance & Risk Michael G. Temple
Rich Bielen CEO / President
Rich Bielen serves as the CEO / President of Protective Life.
Steven Glen Walker Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Steven Glen Walker has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Protective Life Corporation... read more
Michael G. Temple Executive Vice President of Finance & Risk
Mr. Michael G. Temple, also known as Mike, has been the Chief Risk Officer of Protective Life Insurance Company since... read more
Brad Gabel Chief Underwriting Officer & VP
Mr. Brad Gabel has been Chief Underwriting Officer & Vice President at Protective Life Corporation since June 2017. Mr.... read more
D. Scott Adams Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. D. Scott Adams has been the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President at Protective Life Corporation... read more
Matt Riebel Senior Vice President of Life Insurance Sales
Matt Riebel serves as Senior Vice President of Life Insurance Sales at Protective Life Insurance Company.
Paul R. Wells Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
Mr. Paul R. Wells has been Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President and Controller of Protective Life Corporation... read more
Marshall Scott Karchunas Senior Vice President of Asset Protection
Mr. Marshall Scott Karchunas serves as a Senior Vice President of Asset Protection at Protective Life Insurance Company.... read more
Barrie Stokes Senior Vice President and Senior Associate Counsel
Ms. Barrie Stokes serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Associate Counsel at Protective Life Corporation. Ms.... read more
Protective Life Salaries
How much does Protective Life pay?
How much do people at Protective Life get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Protective Life is $115,972, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,171, or $55 per hour.
At Protective Life, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $207,606 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,241 annually. Average Protective Life salaries by department include: HR at $110,060, Legal at $129,797, Finance at $83,728, and IT at $96,685. Half of Protective Life salaries are above $116,171.
39 employees at Protective Life rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 130 ratings) while 39 employees at Protective Life rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Protective Life employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Developer, Senior Marketing Manager, and Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Protective Life employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
$115,972*
Average Compensation
$116,171*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Protective Life Salaries by City
Protective Life Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Protective Life
Diverse employees at Protective Life score the company 90/100 across various culture categories, placing Protective Life in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Protective Life across various culture dimensions.
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Protective Life Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Protective Life PTO
Protective Life's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Protective Life's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Protective Life Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Protective Life applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Protective Life on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Business Development | 10% | |
IT | 10% | |
HR | 10% | |
Design | 10% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Birmingham | 70% | |
|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | 10% | |
Tampa | 10% | |
San Antonio | 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Protective Life
What is Protective Life address?
Protective Life location is at 2801 Hgwy 280 S
Who is the CEO of Protective Life?
Protective Life CEO is Rich Bielen, their score by employees is 80
What is Protective Life eNPS?
The eNPS for Protective Life is 39
What is the salary for Sales Associate in Protective Life?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 66k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Protective Life?
The average salaries for Finance in Protective Life is 84k
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