Donegal Group Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect four Class A directors (Kevin G. Burke, David C. King, Annette B. Szady and Melissa A. Veenstra) to three-year terms and one Class C director (Michael K. Callahan) to a two-year term.

2. 2

   Approval, on a Non-binding Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non-binding advisory (say-on-pay) vote to approve the compensation of the company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (CD&A, summary compensation table and accompanying narratives).

   More detail

   This management proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation disclosures for the named executive officers as presented in the proxy (CD&A, summary compensation table and narratives). Management is seeking shareholder approval to confirm support for its pay-for-performance framework, which ties significant portions of executive pay to underwriting profitability, targeted premium growth, and return on equity through annual and multi-year cash incentive plans and equity awards. The historical context shows the company emphasizes sustained underwriting results (adjusted statutory combined ratio) and operating ROE in bonus metrics and recently shifted from option grants to restricted stock units to better align with peer practices and retention objectives. The board’s recommendation to vote for the proposal rests on the view that the compensation program appropriately balances risk and reward, incentivizes long-term performance, and is competitive within the insurance peer group. Because the vote is advisory, management will review the outcome and consider shareholder feedback when setting future compensation policies, but is not legally bound to change pay programs based on the result. The company highlights that Donegal Mutual, which controls approximately 70% of voting power, intends to vote in favor, effectively ensuring passage absent a major shift in voting by other holders. Key governance context includes the company’s controlled structure, intercompany relationships with Donegal Mutual, and PHCA-driven committee structures that oversee compensation and related-person transactions. For a sophisticated assessment, the proposal should be evaluated in light of the compensation metrics (combined ratio, premium growth, ROE), recent payouts (annual and long-term cash bonuses), the shift to restricted stock units, and the controlled shareholder base that limits the practical effect of dissenting votes. Potential investor concerns involve whether incentives could still encourage short-term underwriting risk-taking despite design features intended to mitigate such outcomes, and whether the advisory vote will meaningfully influence board decisions given Donegal Mutual’s voting control.

3. 3

   Ratification of the Appointment by Our Audit Committee of KPMG LLP to Serve as Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the audit committee’s appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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When is the Donegal Group Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Donegal Group Inc (DGICA) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

What is the record date for the Donegal Group Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Donegal Group Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Donegal Group Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Donegal Group Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Donegal Group Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Donegal Group Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.