Protective promotes Wells and Harrison

Protective Life  has promoted two senior leaders as it prepares for its next phase of growth.

Effective January 1, 2026, Paul Wells will become President and CFO, overseeing a unified financial organization that now includes investments and acquisitions, while Wade Harrison will step into the role of Vice Chairman and COO, continuing to lead retail, operations, technology, and marketing with an expanded enterprise focus.

Protective says the moves strengthen strategic alignment as the company advances its long-term growth plans under CEO Rich Bielen.