As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re dedicating this latest issue of Donegal’s Agent Newsletter to the talented women who are making vital, innovative…
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Blogs posted by Becca Gregg Sansom, Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
Women in Insurance Spotlight – Ashley Hodgson
According to statistics released last March from the Insurance Information Institute, women in 2024 accounted for 59% of all insurance industry workers. Read on to learn...
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Women in Insurance Spotlight – Gina Cottage
According to statistics released last March from the Insurance Information Institute, women in 2024 accounted for 59% of all insurance industry workers. Read on to learn how...
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Donegal® Announces Guidewire Cloud Migration and GenAI Initiatives to Further Modernize Core Insurance Systems
The next phase of Donegal’s ongoing technology transformation initiative will include the migration of its Guidewire claims, billing, and policy administration systems to...
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Winter Weather Alert
With forecasters calling for record-breaking cold over the coming days, now is the time to ensure that you are prepared and protected. We share the most common risks to watch...
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December 2025 Agent Newsletter
In this December issue of Donegal’s quarterly Agent Newsletter, we’re celebrating our milestones from 2025 to date, and momentum for the enormous potential that the year...
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A Conversation with Sanjay Pandey, Donegal’s Chief Information Officer
As Donegal nears the finish line of Project Nautilus, we’re reflecting back on the significant success of our teams’ accomplishments, and how it’s laying the groundwork...
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Donegal® Announces Key Marketing Promotion, Retirement
Donegal® has announced the promotion of Josh Mussmon to Vice President of Marketing Operations. Mussmon succeeds Bill Anderson, who will retire from Donegal in January.
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Donegal® Recognized Among RISE’s Elite 50 Internships for 2025
Published annually, the RISE Elite 50 Internships list recognizes internship programs in the insurance industry that go above and beyond to develop talent, provide...
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Donegal® Honored as Industry Leader in Data & Analytics
Bestowed annually, Datos Insights’ annual Impact Awards program recognizes innovations leading the industry and pioneering new and disruptive financial services products...
read moreA Conversation with Internal Audit and Business Continuity
Across the industry, business continuity and resilience is an ever-evolving and increasingly important function. More than ever before, businesses are seeking out ways to...
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Donegal’s Michele Christensen and Natasha Romero Named Among 2025 Central PA Women of Influence
Christensen and Romero were honored in June at Central Penn Business Journal’s 2025 Women of Influence event in Harrisburg.
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Agency Spotlight – The Insurance Market
This June, we’re featuring the next generation of agency partners and this one includes The Insurance Market!
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Agency Spotlight – RG Insurance
This fall, we put the spotlight on Maryland-based RG Insurance, part of AssuredPartners!
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Mountain States’ Hunter Graham honored as New Mexico Company Rep of the Year
Hunter Graham, Business Relationship Manager, has been named Company Rep of the Year by The Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico.
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Donegal’s Krista Root Honored Among Central PA’s Forty Under 40
Krista Root, Commercial Lines Regional Product Manager, has been named to Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Forty Under 40 list of emerging leaders.
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Donegal® Honored as Personal Lines Carrier of the Year by The Insurance Alliance Network
Donegal Insurance Group® is pleased to be the recipient of the prestigious Personal Lines Carrier of the Year Award, recently announced by The Insurance Alliance Network...
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Donegal® Announces Latest Officer Promotion
Caleb Landis promoted to Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lines Systems Development.
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Donegal® Announces New Leadership in 12 Key States
Donegal® announced two new Regional Vice Presidents to leading marketing efforts in 12 key states spread across the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and the Southeast.
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Donegal® Launches New Commercial Lines Service Center
Demetrios Axarlis will lead a team of four account managers in the new Commercial Lines Service Center.
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Donegal® Names Two to Posts of Chief Operating Officer, SVP of Field Operations & National Accounts
Dan DeLamater has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Noland Deas will succeed DeLamater as Senior Vice President of Field Operations &...
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A Conversation with Chad Wallaesa, Assistant Vice President of Loss Control
Discover the pivotal role played by Chad Wallaesa, Assistant Vice President of Loss Control, and how he is shaping the future of Donegal’s Loss Control as a resource to...
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A Conversation with Donegal’s Chief Analytics Officer
Earlier this summer, we announced that Central Penn Business Journal selected our own Kristi Altshuler as a 2023 Women of Influence. Learn more about her role as Chief...
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Agency Spotlight – RHSB
This summer, we put the spotlight on RHSB, a growing agency within the Texas marketplace. Read more about this independently-owned agency with offices in both Dallas and...
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Donegal’s Kristi Altshuler Named One of Central PA’s Women of Influence
Congratulations to Donegal’s Senior VP and Chief Analytics Officer, Kristi Altshuler, recognized as one of Central PA’s Women of Influence. Learn more about her...
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Davis Retires as SVP of Mountain States Insurance Group
In January, Davis retired for the third and final time, capping off a 45-year career, including the last 12 years at the helm of Mountain States Insurance Group.
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Fall 2022 Agent Newsletter
Investing. By definition, it means devoting effort with the expectation of a worthwhile result. But as Donegal’s Fall 2022 Agent Newsletter shares, investing in tomorrow can...
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Introducing Donegal’s First-Ever Claims Trainee Class!
Donegal® recently graduated its first class of Claims Trainees! Learn more about the program in this conversation with Claims Training Manager Michele Christensen.
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Employee Spotlight – Karen Miller
In this employee spotlight, Donegal® celebrates Karen Miller, our Licensing Manager based in Donegal’s Marietta, Pa. Home Office.
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July 2022 Agent Newsletter
No one tells your story quite like you do. That’s why this quarter, we flipped the script to hear from you – our agents, and our Donegal® team members – on what success...
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A Conversation with Our New Head of Personal Lines
Dave Sponic took the helm as Head of Personal Lines in July. Learn more about his vision for the future in this conversation.
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Employee Spotlight – “Donegal Dale” Shedd
In this employee spotlight, we celebrate “Donegal Dale” Shedd, a Casualty Claim Representative and the heart of our Athens, GA office.
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Agency Spotlight – Legacy Risk Solutions
This quarter, we put the spotlight on Legacy Risk Solutions, a network of independent insurance agencies serving communities in Georgia and South Carolina for more than a...
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Donegal Taps Dave Sponic to Lead Personal Lines Division
Sponic succeeds longtime SVP of Personal Lines Jeff Jacobsen, who will transition into an advisory role leading up to his retirement in early 2023.
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Donegal’s Christina Hoffman One of Central Pennsylvania’s 2022 “Women of Influence”
Awarded annually to high-achieving women for their career accomplishments, CPBJ’s Women of Influence honor recognizes professional experience, community involvement,...
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Bradley Hire Further Builds Out Donegal’s Commercial Lines Leadership
Ryan Bradley to play a key role in establishing underwriting guidelines and processes in the Commercial Lines department, focusing on operational quality and efficiency.
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On World Password Day, Protect Your Digital Identity!
Donegal’s Vice President & Information Security Officer, Jay Martin, shares his tips to stay one step ahead of criminals and reduce the likelihood of your agency or...
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April 2022 Agent Newsletter
In a season of change and bloom, our April Newsletter celebrates the bold moves we’re making today to prepare for tomorrow.
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Donegal Mutual Names Jack Hess to Lead Board of Directors
Hess steps into the seat left vacant by the recent death of former longtime Donegal Mutual President & CEO Donald H. Nikolaus.
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January 2022 Agent Newsletter
If we’ve learned anything over the past two years, it’s the importance of pivoting to meet the challenges of today and position ourselves for tomorrow. Our inaugural...
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Inflation & Insurance: A Conversation with Donegal’s Chief Underwriting Officer
Inflation is spiking at levels we haven’t seen in decades – and for some, even in our lifetime. What does it mean for the Insurance industry? Donegal’s Chief...
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Employee Spotlight – Dianne Huls
In this employee spotlight, Donegal celebrates Dianne Huls, who recently marked her 50th Anniversary with the Company!
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Employee Spotlight – Keith Eisenhart
In this employee spotlight, Donegal celebrates Keith Eisenhart, an Assistant Vice President of Claims based in our Marietta, PA Home Office.
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Donegal Announces Partnership with Invest to Bring Insurance Education to Pennsylvania
Donegal will team up with Alexandria, Va.-based Invest to promote and enhance insurance education and industry training to Central Pennsylvania, with future plans to expand...
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Donegal Partners with Big I Best Practices Agencies
Donegal Insurance Group proudly celebrates the Class of 2021 The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Best Practices Agencies!
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Employee Spotlight – George Ripley
In this employee spotlight, Donegal® celebrates George Ripley, the Special Investigations Unit Manager based in our Marietta, PA Home Office.
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Agency Spotlight – Pelnik Insurance
Donegal would like to feature Chris and the team at Pelnik Insurance, one of our Agencies of Distinction in North Carolina!
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October 2021 Agent Newsletter
A proven legacy of service and an innovative eye to the future – that’s the Donegal® way. It’s a commitment that we put the spotlight on in our October 2021 Agent...
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Ermil Adamson, Michigan Insurance Company President, to Retire in January
Michigan Insurance Company President Ermil Adamson will retire in January, capping a 46-year career in the insurance industry.
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Donegal’s Tony Finnegan Honored as Rising Insurance Star Executive
Bestowed annually, the RISE Awards honor Rising Insurance Star Executives under the age of 40, or with less than 10 years of experience in the insurance industry.
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