CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of Protective Life Corporation’s (PL) primary life insurance subsidiaries at ‘A+’. The Rating Outlook on the IFS rating is Negative. Fitch has also affirmed PL’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A-‘ and senior debt ratings at ‘BBB+’. The Rating Outlook on the IDR is Stable. A full ratings list follows at the end of this release. KEY RATING DRIVERS PL’s ratings and Rating Outlook reflect its status a