Pete Walkup

Pete Walkup currently holds the position of Vice President of Claim Operations at Donegal Insurance Group, where responsibilities include claim automation and process oversight to improve customer experience. Previously, Pete served as Assistant Vice President at Kemper, achieving significant reductions in expenses and increasing subrogation recoveries. Earlier roles at State Farm ® included Claim Manager, where oversight of vendor strategies and innovative claim solutions was paramount, along with various other leadership positions that encompassed managing large teams and high-volume claims across multiple states. Pete's foundational experience includes service as a Combat Engineer in the United States Marine Forces Reserve, and educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Marshall University.