EX-23.1 5 dex231.htm CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP

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 reports dated March 9, 2009, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of AMERISAFE, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of AMERISAFE, Inc. as of December 31, 2008, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

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New Orleans, Louisiana |  |  |  |
March 9, 2008 |  |  |  |