Exhibit 32.1

Statement of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code

          Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code, the undersigned, Donald H. Nikolaus, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Donegal Group Inc., hereby certifies that, to the best of his knowledge:

1. Our Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the period ended March 31, 2006 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, our financial condition and results of operations.

Dated: May 8, 2006	/s/ Donald H. Nikolaus
	Donald H. Nikolaus, President
	and Chief Executive Officer

22