BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Scott Karchunas has assumed senior management responsibility for Protective Life Corp.’s Asset Protection Division, and will be president of Lyndon Insurance Group Inc., a Protective subsidiary. Scott has been with Protective for 25 years, and was previously responsible for sales and marketing, product management and business operations.

Richard J. Bielen, Protective’s vice chairman and chief financial officer said, “Scott’s promotion to lead the Asset Protection Division is recognition of his excellent performance and leadership capability. We are confident that under Scott, this business segment will continue contributing to Protective’s success.”