Donegal (DGICA) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

October 11, 2013

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, dated on or about October 11, 2013, of Donegal Group Inc. and agree with the statements contained in the first paragraph therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ ParenteBeard LLC