Cooperators Insurance had an urgent but complex hiring need. The role required a rare combination of technical skills, industry certifications, and cultural fit—made even harder by the job’s location outside a major urban area, which limited access to qualified candidates. Despite working with multiple firms over several years, they were unable to find the right individual, creating ongoing operational gaps and slowing growth in key regions.

Ready Set Exec took a fresh, disciplined approach: we partnered directly with Cooperators’ leadership to redefine success for the role, launched an exhaustive nationwide search, and prioritized passive candidate engagement. We assessed over 30 candidates through technical interviews, certification checks, and deep cultural vetting. Rather than focusing on volume, we delivered a small, highly curated shortlist of candidates who could not only do the job—but thrive within Cooperators’ unique team environment. Within just 48 days, we successfully placed the perfect candidate, closing a years-long gap and enabling Cooperators to continue their expansion strategy with confidence.