EX-23.1 7 d32117exv23w1.htm CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP

exv23w1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors
AMERISAFE, Inc.

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-129980 pertaining to the 2005 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan and No. 333-129982 pertaining to the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan of AMERISAFE, Inc. of our report dated March 17, 2006, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of AMERISAFE, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2005.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

New Orleans, Louisiana

March 17, 2006