To fulfill our mission and purpose, we have high expectations; however, our strategy remains simple:

• Select the best suppliers that demonstrate outstanding value at acceptable levels of risk.
• Collaborate to remove waste, inefficiencies and delays.
• Measure and validate ongoing risk and performance outcomes.
• Expect and encourage continuous improvement.
• Consistently pay invoices within contract terms.
• Treat vendors fairly and respectfully.
• Welcome and encourage diverse perspectives.

Protective believes in the value of long-term relationships that deliver competitive results. However, when appropriate, we periodically review our supply strategies and retest markets. Most of our third-party spending falls into one of the following categories:

• Business process outsourcing and third-party administration services
• Employee benefits and wellness
• Facilities services and materials
• Information and data services
• Information technology products and services
• Mail, print and records management
• Marketing and advertising
• Paramedical exams and lab services
• Professional services
• Staffing services
• Travel and event planning services

We aspire to have a diverse supply base.

Protective is committed to cultivating a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed, respected and valued. To us, diversity is not limited to physical attributes. Rather, it is the collection of different identities, ways of thinking and experiences that make us who and what we are.

We welcome and respect the diversity of our employees' varied traditions, heritages and experience. However, we recognize that today's workplace extends beyond the walls of our organization. Utilizing a diverse supply base aligns with our values and enables us to leverage external capabilities and resources to supplement our strengths.

Protective recognizes and tracks 16 dimensions of diversity and considers over 300 certification councils at the national, state, regional and city level. Through our Supplier Diversity Program, we commit to:

• Exploring opportunities to be inclusive in the sourcing of goods and services to support our business operations
• Providing transparency in the use of diverse suppliers to Executive Leadership and external stakeholders
• Encouraging the use of diversity and inclusion principles with our strategic suppliers

If your organization would like to be considered for future needs, we invite you to register as a prospective supplier.

Though we will not be able to follow up with every inquiry, we will consider those who have registered for future sourcing opportunities.

Protective Life Corporation has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and a Supplier Code of Business Conduct. These ensure that everyone who works for and with Protective adheres to our corporate values, the law, and promotes the spirit of fairness and honesty.