Protective Variable Life Separate Account

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Updating Summary Prospectus - Form 497VPU

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UPDATING SUMMARY PROSPECTUS FOR EXISTING INVESTORS
May 1, 2024
Protective Strategic Objectives II VUL
An Individual Flexible Premium Variable and Fixed Life Insurance Policy
Issued by
Protective Variable Life Separate Account
and
Protective Life Insurance Company
2801 Highway 280 South
Birmingham, Alabama 35223
Telephone: (800) 265-1545
This Updating Summary Prospectus summarizes key features of Protective Strategic Objectives II VUL, an individual flexible premium variable and fixed life insurance policy (the "Policy"). You should read this Updating Summary Prospectus carefully, particularly the section titled Important Information You Should Consider About the Policy.
The prospectus for the Policy (the "Prospectus") contains more information about the Policy's features, benefits, and risks. You can find this document and other information about the Policy online at www.protective.com/productprospectus. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling (800) 265-1545 or by sending an email request to [email protected].
Additional general information about certain investment products, including variable life insurance, has been prepared by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Comission's ("SEC") staff and is available at Investor.gov.
The SEC has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Summary Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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SPECIAL TERMS
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UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR POLICY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT THE POLICY
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FUND APPENDIX - FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE POLICY
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SPECIAL TERMS
"We", "us", "our", "Protective Life", and "Company"  Refer to Protective Life Insurance Company. "You", "your" and "Owner" refer to the person(s) who have been issued a Policy.
Attained Age The Insured's age as of the nearest birthday on the Policy Effective Date, plus the number of complete Policy Years since the Policy Effective Date.
Beneficiary The person, persons or entity whom the Owner designates to receive the proceeds of the Policy upon the death of the Insured. The Owner may designate a primary Beneficiary or Beneficiaries, as well as a contingent Beneficiary or Beneficiaries to receive the proceeds if there is no primary Beneficiary(ies) living at the time of the Insured's death. A Beneficiary may also be designated as irrevocable which may limit the Owner's ability to alter that designation or make future Policy changes.
Death Benefit The amount of insurance provided under the Policy used to determine the Death Benefit Proceeds.
Death Benefit Proceeds The amount payable to the Beneficiary if the Insured dies while the Policy is in force. It is equal to the Death Benefit plus any Death Benefit under any rider or endorsement to the Policy less (1) any Policy Debt (2) any liens and (3) less any unpaid Monthly Deductions if the Insured dies during a grace period.
Face Amount A dollar amount selected by the Owner and shown in the Policy on the Policy Specifications Page or Supplemental Policy Specifications Page. The minimum Face Amount permitted under the Policy is $100,000.
Fixed Account Part of Protective Life's General Account to or from which Policy Value may be transferred and into which Net Premiums may be allocated under a Policy.
Fixed Account Value The Policy Value in the Fixed Account.
Fund A separate investment portfolio of an open-end management investment company or unit investment trust in which a Sub-Account invests.
General Account All of the Company's assets other than those allocated to the Variable Account or any other separate account. The Company has complete ownership and control of the assets in the General Account.
Home Office 2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, Alabama 35223. The mailing address for the Home Office is P.O. Box 292 Birmingham, AL 35201-0292. The Home Office is referred to as the "Administrative Office" in the Policy.
Initial Face Amount The Face Amount on the Policy Effective Date.
Insured The person whose life is covered by the Policy.
Issue Age The Insured's age as of the nearest birthday on the Policy Effective Date.
Lapse Termination of the Policy at the expiration of the grace period while the Insured is still living.
Loan Account An account within Protective Life's General Account to which Fixed Account Value and/or Variable Account Value plus interest credited on the portion of the Policy Value being used as collateral for the outstanding Policy loans is transferred as collateral for Policy loans.
Loan Account Value The Policy Value in the Loan Account.
Minimum Monthly Guarantee Amount For Policies issued on Insured's Issue Age through 80, the minimum amount of premium payments (net of any Policy Debt or withdrawals) that must be paid each month in order for the Policy's lapse protection to remain in effect.
Monthly Anniversary Day The same day in each month as the Policy Effective Date.
Monthly Deduction The fees and charges deducted monthly from the Fixed Account Value and/or Variable Account Value as described on the Policy Specifications Page of the Policy Schedule.
Net Premium A premium payment minus the applicable premium expense charges.
Owner The person, or persons, or entity entitled to all rights in this Policy while the Insured is living including designation as a Beneficiary. These rights are subject to any assignment and to the rights of any irrevocable Beneficiary. The Owner may name a contingent Owner who will own this Policy if the Owner dies while this Policy is in force. If the Owner dies before the Insured, any contingent Owner named in the application, or subsequent endorsement, will become
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the new Owner. If no contingent Owner is named, the Owner's estate becomes the new Owner. The Owner may change the Owner (including a contingent Owner) by Written Notice.
Policy Anniversary The same day and month in each Policy Year as the Policy Effective Date.
Policy Debt The sum of all outstanding Policy loans plus accrued interest.
Policy Effective Date The date shown in the Policy as of which coverage under the Policy begins.
Policy Value The sum of the Variable Account Value, the Fixed Account Value, and the Loan Account Value.
Policy Year Each period of twelve months commencing with the Policy Effective Date and each Policy Anniversary thereafter.
Request Any written, telephoned, electronic or computerized instruction in a form satisfactory to the Company and received at the Home or Administrative Office from the Owner or an assignee of record, as specified in a form acceptable to the Company and which may be required in writing, or the Beneficiary (as applicable) as required by any provision of the Policy or as required by the Company. In addition, subject to the Company's administrative requirements as they may exist from time to time and to any requirements that may be imposed by the Funds or other investments, the Company reserves the right to require advance Written Notice from the Owner.
Sub-Account A separate division of the Variable Account established to invest in a particular Fund.
Sub-Account Value The sum of the values of the Sub-Accounts credited to the Owner as Policy Value.
Surrender Charge A charge deducted from the Policy Value if the Policy is surrendered, Lapses, or the Initial Face Amount is decreased during the first 10 Policy Years.
Variable Account Protective Variable Life Separate Account, a separate investment account of Protective Life to and from which Policy Value may be transferred and into which Net Premiums may be allocated.
Variable Account Value The sum of all Sub-Account Values.
Written Notice A notice or Request submitted in writing in a form satisfactory to Protective Life and received at the Home Office via U.S. postal service or nationally recognized overnight delivery service.
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UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR POLICY
The information in this section of the Updating Summary Prospectus is a summary of certain Policy features that have changed since the Prospectus dated May 1, 2023. This may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since you entered into your Policy.

For Policies with an application signed on or after February 1, 2024, the Face Amount will be included as an additional characteristic when determining the current Cost of Insurance and Administrative Charge. In addition, on a current basis, the Administrative Charge will only apply for the first 10 Policy Years.

An additional asset allocation model portfolio called Buffered Growth and Protection was added.

For updated Fund performance and fee information please see the FUND APPENDIX.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT THE POLICY
FEES AND EXPENSES
Charges for Early Withdrawals
If you withdraw money from your Policy after the first year, a withdrawal charge equal to the lesser of 2% of the amount withdrawn or $25 will be deducted from the Policy Value. For example, if you were to withdraw $100,000 from your Policy, you would be assessed a withdrawal charge of  $25.
If you surrender the Policy within the first 10 Policy Years, you will be subject to a surrender charge of up to 5.65% of your Initial Face Amount. For example, if you surrender your Policy in the first Policy Year and the Initial Face Amount was $100,000, you could pay a surrender charge of up to $5,650.
For additional information about charges for surrenders and early withdrawals, see "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS" in the Prospectus.
Transaction Charges
In addition to withdrawal and surrender charges, you may be subject to other transaction charges, including charges on each premium paid under the Policy, charges in connection with a decrease to your Policy's Face Amount and transfer fees.
For additional information about transaction charges, see "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS" in the Prospectus.
Ongoing Fees and Expenses (annual charges)
In addition to surrender charges and transaction charges, you are also subject to certain ongoing fees and expenses under the Policy, including fees and expenses covering the cost of insurance ("COI") under the Policy, administration, mortality and expense risk, loans and the cost of optional benefits available under the Policy. Such fees and expenses may be set based on characteristics of the Insured (e.g., age, sex, and rating classification). You should review the Policy specifications page of your Policy for rates applicable to your Policy.
You will also bear expenses associated with the Funds available under the Policy, as shown in the following table:
Annual Fee
Minimum
Maximum
Fund Options (Fund fees and expenses) (1)
0.10%
1.15%
(1)
As a percentage of Fund assets.
For additional information about ongoing fees and expenses, see "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS" in the Prospectus.
RISKS
Risk of Loss
You can lose money by investing in this Policy, including loss of principal.
For additional information about the risk of loss, see "PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY" in the Prospectus.
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RISKS
Not a Short-Term Investment
The Policy is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. The Policy is designed to provide benefits on a long-term basis. Although you are permitted to take withdrawals or surrender the Policy, surrender charges and federal and state income taxes may apply. Consequently, you should not use the Policy as a short-term investment or savings vehicle. Because of the long-term nature of the Policy, you should consider whether purchasing the Policy is consistent with the purpose for which it is being considered.
For additional information about the investment profile of the Policy, see "PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY," "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS," "USE OF THE POLICY" and "TAX CONSIDERATIONS--Taxation of Insurance Polices" in the Prospectus.
Risks Associated with Investment Options
An investment in the Policy is subject to the risk of poor investment performance and can vary depending on the performance of the investment options, or Funds, available under the Policy. Each investment option (including the Fixed Account investment option) will have its own unique risks, and investors should review these investment options before making an investment decision.
For additional information about the risks associated with Investment Options, see "PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY," "THE COMPANY AND THE FIXED ACCOUNT," "THE VARIABLE ACCOUNT AND THE FUNDS" and "FUND APPENDIX: FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE POLICY" in the Prospectus.
Insurance Company Risks
An investment in the Policy is subject to the risks related to Protective Life, including that any obligations (including under the Fixed Account investment options), guarantees, or benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability of the Company. More information about the Company, including its financial strength ratings, is available upon request by calling toll-free 1-888-353-2654.
For additional information about Company risks, see "PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY" and "THE COMPANY AND THE FIXED ACCOUNT" in the Prospectus.
Policy Lapse
Your Policy could terminate if the value of your Policy becomes too low to support the Policy's monthly charges. Your Policy may also Lapse due to insufficient premium payments, poor investment performance, withdrawals, unpaid loans, or loan interest. There is a cost associated with reinstating a Lapsed Policy. Death Benefits will not be paid if the Policy has Lapsed.
For additional information about Policy Lapse, see "PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY," "PREMIUMS," "LOANS," and "LAPSE AND REINSTATEMENT" in the Prospectus.
RESTRICTIONS
Investments
While you may transfer amounts in the Sub-Accounts (which invest in shares of a corresponding Fund) and the Fixed Account, certain restrictions and transfer fees apply with regard to the number and amount of such transfers. Transfers are also subject to the excessive trading and market timing polices described in the Prospectus.
We reserve the right to remove or substitute Funds as investment options.
For additional information about Investment Options, see "TRANSFERS" and "ADDITION, DELETION, OR SUBSTITUTION OF INVESTMENTS" in the Prospectus.
Optional Benefits
Optional benefits, including Policy loans, are subject to additional charges. Some optional benefits are available only at the time your Policy is issued and may not be available for all Owners or Insureds. The maximum loan amount we allow at any time may not exceed 99% of the Policy's Cash Value reduced by any Policy Debt or any lien outstanding (including accrued interest) on the Valuation Day your loan request is received.
For additional information about the optional benefits, see "OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE POLICY" and "SUPPLEMENTAL RIDERS AND ENDORSEMENTS" in the Prospectus.
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TAXES
Tax Implications
You should consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications regarding the purchase, ownership, and use of a Policy. Withdrawals and surrenders may be subject to income tax and will be taxed at ordinary tax rates. In addition, withdrawals and surrenders may be subject to an additional tax depending on the circumstances.
For additional information about tax implications, see "TAX CONSIDERATIONS" in the Prospectus.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Investment Professional Compensation
Some investment professionals have and may receive compensation for selling the Policy to investors, which may include commissions, revenue sharing, compensation from affiliates and third parties. These investment professionals may have a financial incentive to offer or recommend the Policy over another investment.
For additional information about compensation, see "SALE OF THE POLICIES" in the Prospectus.
Exchanges
Some investment professionals may have a financial incentive to offer an investor a new policy in place of the one he or she already owns. You should only exchange your policy if you determine, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both policies, that it is preferable for you to purchase the new policy rather than continue to own the existing policy.
For additional information about exchanges, see "EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE" and "TAX CONSIDERATIONS--Section 1035 Exchanges" in the Prospectus.
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FUND APPENDIX
FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE POLICY
The following is a list of Funds available under the Policy. More information about the Funds is available in the prospectuses for the Funds, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at www.protective.com/​eprospectus. You can also request this information at no cost by calling 1-800-265-1545 or by sending an email request to [email protected].
The current expenses and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the Funds, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Policy may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. Each Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.
Asset
Allocation
Type
Fund - Investment Adviser;
Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable
Current
Expenses
Average Annual Total Returns
(as of 12/31/2023)
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
Allocation
American Funds Insurance Series® Asset Allocation Fund - Class 1
0.30%
14.55%
9.47%
7.51%
International
Equity
American Funds Insurance Series® Global Growth Fund - Class 1(1)
0.41%
22.91%
13.93%
9.85%
U.S. Equity
American Funds Insurance Series® Growth Fund - Class 1
0.34%
38.81%
18.97%
14.64%
U.S. Equity
American Funds Insurance Series® Growth-Income Fund - Class 1
0.28%
26.47%
13.65%
11.19%
International
Equity
American Funds Insurance Series® New World Fund® - Class 1(1)
0.57%
16.22%
8.90%
4.95%
U.S. Equity
ClearBridge Variable Small Cap Growth Portfolio - Class I - ClearBridge Investments, LLC
0.80%
8.40%
9.56%
7.89%
International
Equity
DFA VA International Small Portfolio - Institutional Class - Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd; DFA Australia Limited
0.40%
14.11%
7.86%
4.89%
International
Equity
DFA VA International Value Portfolio - Institutional Class - Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd; DFA Australia Limited
0.27%
17.86%
8.87%
4.16%
U.S. Equity
DFA VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
0.21%
10.92%
10.71%
8.10%
Taxable Bond
DFA VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional Class - Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd; DFA Australia Limited
0.11%
4.02%
3.10%
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U.S. Equity
Fidelity® VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio - Initial Class - FMR Investment Management (U.K.) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (HK) Ltd
0.59%
45.65%
19.09%
15.73%
U.S. Equity
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial Class - Geode Capital Management, LLC
0.10%
26.19%
15.56%
11.92%
Taxable Bond
Fidelity® VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio - Initial Class - FMR Investment Management (U.K.) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (HK) Ltd
0.38%
6.20%
1.97%
2.33%
U.S. Equity
Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio - Initial Class - FMR Investment Management (U.K.) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (HK) Ltd
0.57%
15.08%
12.45%
8.12%
U.S. Equity
Franklin Growth and Income VIP Fund - Class 1 - Franklin Advisers, Inc.(1)
0.59%
9.18%
11.30%
8.72%
Allocation
Franklin Income VIP Fund - Class 1 - Franklin Advisers, Inc.(1)
0.46%
8.87%
7.25%
5.28%
Taxable Bond
Goldman Sachs VIT Core Fixed Income Fund - Institutional Class(1)
0.42%
6.08%
1.37%
1.88%
U.S. Equity
Goldman Sachs VIT Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class(1)
0.84%
11.42%
13.36%
8.10%
U.S. Equity
Invesco® V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund - Series I
0.68%
9.05%
9.81%
7.80%
International
Equity
Invesco® V.I. Global Fund - Series I
0.82%
34.73%
12.30%
8.47%
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Asset
Allocation
Type
Fund - Investment Adviser;
Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable
Current
Expenses
Average Annual Total Returns
(as of 12/31/2023)
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
Buffer
Invesco® V.I. S&P 500 Buffer December Fund - Series I - Invesco Asset Management Limited(1)
0.71%
19.25%
-
-
Buffer
Invesco® V.I. S&P 500 Buffer June Fund - Series I - Invesco Asset Management Limited(1)
0.71%
19.20%
-
-
Buffer
Invesco® V.I. S&P 500 Buffer March Fund - Series I - Invesco Asset Management Limited(1)
0.71%
20.54%
-
-
Buffer
Invesco® V.I. S&P 500 Buffer September Fund - Series I - Invesco Asset Management Limited(1)
0.71%
20.20%
-
-
Money Market
Invesco® V.I. U.S. Government Money Portfolio - Series I
0.63%
4.53%
1.53%
0.94%
Taxable Bond
Lord Abbett Series Fund - Bond Debenture Portfolio - Class VC
0.90%
6.34%
3.20%
3.51%
U.S. Equity
Lord Abbett Series Fund - Dividend Growth Portfolio - Class VC(1)
0.99%
15.94%
13.20%
10.20%
Taxable Bond
PIMCO VIT International Bond Portfolio (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) - Institutional Class
1.13%
9.18%
1.79%
3.21%
Taxable Bond
PIMCO VIT Short-Term Portfolio - Institutional Class
0.51%
6.06%
2.28%
2.02%
Taxable Bond
PIMCO VIT Total Return Portfolio - Institutional Class
0.60%
6.09%
1.23%
1.86%
U.S. Equity
Putnam VT Sustainable Leaders Fund - Class IA - Putnam Investments Limited
0.65%
26.42%
16.38%
12.87%
U.S. Equity
Royce Capital Small-Cap Portfolio - Investment Class​
1.15%
25.93%
10.17%
5.61%
International
Equity
Templeton Developing Markets VIP Fund - Class 1 - Franklin Templeton Investment Management, Ltd(1)
1.10%
12.77%
4.45%
2.58%
Allocation
TOPS® Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio - Class 1 - Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC
0.29%
17.77%
10.83%
7.69%
Allocation
TOPS® Conservative ETF Portfolio - Class 1 - Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC
0.31%
9.48%
5.11%
3.64%
Allocation
TOPS® Growth ETF Portfolio - Class 1 - Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC
0.29%
16.41%
9.75%
6.81%
Allocation
TOPS® Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio - Class 1 - Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC
0.29%
13.81%
8.23%
5.86%
U.S. Equity
Vanguard® VIF Capital Growth Portfolio
0.34%
27.98%
14.33%
12.85%
U.S. Equity
Vanguard® VIF Equity Income Portfolio
0.29%
8.10%
11.57%
9.53%
International
Equity
Vanguard® VIF International Portfolio
0.33%
14.65%
10.28%
6.80%
Sector Equity
Vanguard® VIF Real Estate Index Portfolio
0.26%
11.70%
7.18%
7.29%
Taxable Bond
Vanguard® VIF Short-Term Investment-Grade Portfolio
0.14%
6.16%
2.13%
1.93%
(1)
These Funds and their investment advisers have entered into contractual fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements. These temporary fee reductions are reflected in their annual expenses. Those contractual arrangements are designed to reduce total annual Fund operating expenses for Policy Owners and will continue past the current year.
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This Updating Summary Prospectus incorporates by reference the Protective Strategic Objectives II VUL Policy's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information ("SAI"), both dated May 1, 2024, as amended or supplemented. The SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the Prospectus.
EDGAR Contract Identifier: C000214950