Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Unitrin, Inc.:

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements 33-58300 and 333-86935 of Unitrin, Inc. on Forms S-8 of our report, dated June 23, 2010, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of Unitrin, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Plan”) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2009, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2009.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, Illinois

June 23, 2010

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