Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-141321, 333-134296, and 333-125362 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-198065 on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 14, 2019, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of PICO Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”), and the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2018.