Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
The Navigators Group, Inc.:
We consent to the use of our reports with respect to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the registration statement.
/s/ KPMG LLP
New York, New York
April 14, 2015