Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement No. 333-68855 of PMA Capital Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated June 21, 2007, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of PMA Capital Corporation Retirement Savings Plan (formerly known as PMA Capital Corporation 401(k) Plan) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006.
/s/ Beard Miller Company LLP
Beard Miller Company LLP
Harrisburg, PA
June 21, 2007