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Webster Bank Named "Best Bank" By Readers of The Bristol Observer

BRISTOL, Conn., July 28, 2014 - Webster Bank has earned the "Best Bank" award from The Bristol Observer. The achievement is featured in the current edition of the paper, which is shared with almost 42,000 households in Bristol, Southington, and Plainville, Conn.

"We are honored to once again be recognized by the readers of The Bristol Observer," said Rick O'Brien, regional president at Webster Bank. "These awards are based on readers' opinions and are a reflection of Webster's strong commitment to being a customer-centric, values-guided, and community-oriented bank. Relationships are what matter most, so we truly appreciate this award."

Webster Bank is a leading regional bank serving businesses and consumers from metro New York

City to Boston, Mass.

About Webster

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Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) is the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. With $22 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgages, private banking, trust and investment services through 166 banking offices; 311 ATMs; telephone banking; mobile banking; and the Internet. Webster Bank owns the asset based lending firm Webster Business Credit Corporation ; the equipment finance firm Webster Capital Finance Corporation; and provides health savings account trustee and administrative services
through HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank. Member FDIC and equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.comor follow us on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/webster-bankand Twitter https://twitter.com/WebsterBank.

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