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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1)	Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-205600) pertaining to the 2015 Employee Share Purchase Plan of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.;

(2)	Registration Statements (Form S-8 No. 333-172597, Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-8 No. 333-204019 and Form S-8 No. 333-207238) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., and

(3)	Registration Statement (Form S-3ASR No. 333-178519) of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

of our reports dated February 26, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., and the financial statement schedules of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., for the year ended December 31, 2015.

/s/ Ernst & Young Ltd.

Hamilton, Bermuda

February 26, 2016