EXHIBIT 23.1

 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-188217) pertaining to the Equity Incentive Plans of Federated National Holding Company of our report dated March 14, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of Federated National Holding Company, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Federated National Holding Company, incorporated by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2015.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Charlotte, North Carolina

March 14, 2016