Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) pertaining to the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan of E.W. Blanch Holdings, Inc.
of our report dated January 25, 2000 with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of E.W. Blanch Holdings, Inc. incorporated by reference in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Dallas, Texas
June 23, 2000
