Advent Capital chairman Brian Caudle received a commemorative silver salver for 50 years' service in the Lloyd's Market from Lloyd's chairman Lord Levene.
Caudle began his career at 17 in 1952 when he joined Lloyd's broker Leslie & Godwin.
He was active underwriter of Syndicate 780 from 1974 to 1999 and formed BF Caudle Agencies in 1975. Along with Keith Thompson he set up Advent Capital in 1994 and raised £1.7m to become one of the first dedicated corporate investors in Lloyd's.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.


































