Rachael Bishop

Doer
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CEO & Co-Founder at Portals for People

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Rachael Bishop is an insurance transformation leader with over 20 years of experience, specializing in core platform migrations, data governance, and AI-driven automation. As the CEO & Co-Founder of Portals for People, she delivers complex IT solutions for insurers, MGAs, and housing associations. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Cardiff University.

She appears passionate about applying her operational and technological expertise to cause-driven organizations. This is demonstrated through her current venture serving community housing providers and her previous role as COO for a socially responsible lifestyle brand. Her interests include workplace motivation and positive thinking.

She previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for Grace & Green, a brand connecting women with ethical and sustainable period products.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Risk-Accepting

Fast-paced

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Insurance Transformation
Her entire career is focused on delivering complex IT and operational transformations for insurers, scale-ups, and MGAs.
Tech for Social Good
As CEO of Portals for People, she provides technology solutions to empower UK housing associations and local councils.
Intelligent Automation
She has spoken at industry events on the role of intelligent automation in claims processing and its wider applications in insurance.

Media Appearances

Rachael has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
CEO & Co-Founder at Portals for People
8-2012
Technology Consultant at Change Thread and Aduct PM
7-2022 - 5-2023
Chief Operating Officer at Grace & Green
12-2019 - 11-2021
Chief Operating Officer at AltViz
9-2019 - 11-2021
Chief Delivery Officer at AltViz

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Education details unavailable from High School for Girls, Denmark Road, Gloucester

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Insights For Selling To Rachael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rachael is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rachael

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rachael move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Rachael take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Rachael

Personality Compatibility


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