RK Shipman has made two appointments in its Exeter-based brokerage.

Clive Godfrey has left Country Mutual to join RK Shipman as commercial manager. He has 40 years' worth of experience in the insurance industry.

Sean Brown has been appointed account handler at RK Shipman. He has left entertainment and media insurance for this new role in commercial insurance.

RK Shipman managing director Peter Ellis said: “Our business is growing and we are introducing new products. These appointments reflect our ambition. Clive will help to drive our business strategy while Sean represents the talent which is coming into the industry.

“Together they demonstrate our strength in depth and our all round expertise both in general insurance and in specialist areas.”

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

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.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.