2013.12.31 - Exhibit 23

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-176116) and Form S-8 (No. 333-147028) of Validus Holdings, Ltd. of our report dated February 18, 2014 relating to the financial statements, financial statements schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.