Donegal Group declares quarterly cash dividend

Q: When are the record date and payment date for DGICA’s July 2026 quarterly dividend?

The quarterly dividends are payable on August 14, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 31, 2026. Investors holding shares at that record date will be eligible to receive the announced cash payments.

Q: What type of business does Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) operate and in how many states?

Donegal Group Inc. is an insurance holding company whose subsidiaries offer property and casualty insurance in 21 states across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Southern and Southwestern regions, operating collectively as the Donegal Insurance Group.

Q: What financial strength rating does Donegal Insurance Group hold from A.M. Best?

The Donegal Insurance Group holds an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent). This rating reflects the rating agency’s assessment of the group’s insurance financial strength and ability to meet ongoing policyholder obligations, as described in the company’s disclosure.

Donegal Group Inc. reported that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1925 per share on its Class A common stock and $0.175 per share on its Class B common stock.

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Donegal Group Inc. reported that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1925 per share on its Class A common stock and $0.175 per share on its Class B common stock. The dividends are payable on August 14, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2026.

The company is an insurance holding company whose subsidiaries offer property and casualty insurance in 21 states, operating as the Donegal Insurance Group, which holds an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent). Its Class A and Class B shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbols DGICA and DGICB.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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Quarterly dividend per Class A share: $0.1925 per share Quarterly dividend per Class B share: $0.175 per share Dividend payment date: August 14, 2026 +3 more

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Quarterly dividend per Class A share $0.1925 per share Regular quarterly cash dividend declared July 16, 2026 for Class A common stock

Quarterly dividend per Class B share $0.175 per share Regular quarterly cash dividend declared July 16, 2026 for Class B common stock

Dividend payment date August 14, 2026 Date on which the declared quarterly dividends are payable

Dividend record date July 31, 2026 Stockholders of record at close of business on this date receive the dividend

Operating states 21 states Number of Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Southern and Southwestern states where insurance is offered

A.M. Best rating A (Excellent) Financial strength rating of the Donegal Insurance Group from A.M. Best

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Regulation FD Disclosure, quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, A.M. Best rating

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"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On July 16, 2026..."

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quarterly cash dividend financial

"declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1925 per share..."

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

stockholders of record financial

"payable on August 14, 2026 to stockholders of record as of..."

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

A.M. Best rating financial

"The Donegal Insurance Group has an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent)."

An A.M. Best rating is an independent score that tells how financially strong and reliable an insurance company appears to be, based on its ability to pay claims and meet obligations. Investors treat it like a safety grade—similar to a car inspection or school report card—because a higher rating suggests lower risk of insurer failure and greater stability for investments tied to that insurer's policies or securities.

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What quarterly dividend did Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) declare on July 16, 2026?

Donegal Group Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1925 per Class A share and $0.175 per Class B share. The board’s action continues cash returns to shareholders through separate rates for the company’s dual-class common stock structure.

When are the record date and payment date for DGICA’s July 2026 quarterly dividend?

The quarterly dividends are payable on August 14, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 31, 2026. Investors holding shares at that record date will be eligible to receive the announced cash payments.

Do both Class A and Class B shares of DGICA receive the declared dividend?

Yes. The board declared quarterly cash dividends on both share classes: $0.1925 per share for Class A and $0.175 per share for Class B. This ensures that holders of each class participate in the company’s regular cash distributions.

What type of business does Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) operate and in how many states?

Donegal Group Inc. is an insurance holding company whose subsidiaries offer property and casualty insurance in 21 states across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Southern and Southwestern regions, operating collectively as the Donegal Insurance Group.

What financial strength rating does Donegal Insurance Group hold from A.M. Best?

The Donegal Insurance Group holds an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent). This rating reflects the rating agency’s assessment of the group’s insurance financial strength and ability to meet ongoing policyholder obligations, as described in the company’s disclosure.

On which exchanges and under what symbols do DGICA shares trade?

Donegal Group Inc.’s Class A common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under symbol DGICA, and its Class B common stock trades on the same market under symbol DGICB, reflecting the company’s dual-class equity structure.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/16/2026 - 03:00 PM EDT

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________

FORM 8-K

_____________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): July 16, 2026

Donegal Group Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	0-15341	23-2424711
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1195 River Road, P.O. Box 302, Marietta, Pennsylvania 17547

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(717) 426-1931

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

	☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbols	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value	DGICA	The NASDAQ Global Select Market
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value	DGICB	The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 16, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1		Press release dated July 16, 2026
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Donegal Group Inc.


Date: July 16, 2026	By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Miller
		Jeffrey D. Miller
		Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description

Exhibit 99.1		Press release dated July 16, 2026
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

EXHIBIT 99.1

Donegal Group Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

MARIETTA, Pa., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA) and (NASDAQ:DGICB) reported today that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1925 per share of the Company’s Class A common stock and $0.175 per share of the Company’s Class B common stock. The dividends are payable on August 14, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 31, 2026.

About Donegal Group Inc.

Donegal Group Inc. is an insurance holding company whose insurance subsidiaries and affiliates offer property and casualty lines of insurance in 21 Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Southern and Southwestern states. Donegal Mutual Insurance Company and its insurance subsidiaries conduct business together with the insurance subsidiaries of Donegal Group Inc. as the Donegal Insurance Group. The Donegal Insurance Group has an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent).

The Class A common stock and Class B common stock of Donegal Group Inc. trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbols DGICA and DGICB, respectively. The Company is focused on several primary strategies, including achieving sustained excellent financial performance, advancing its operational and digital capabilities, capitalizing on opportunities to grow profitably and providing superior experiences to its agents, customers and employees.

Investor Relations Contact

Jeremy Hellman, Vice President, The Equity Group Inc.
Phone: (212) 836-9626
E-mail: jhellman@theequitygroup.com

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