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Sarah Barr, 203-578-2287 Terry Mangan, 203-578-2318 sbarr@websterbank.comtmangan@websterbank.com

Webster Bank Names Deputy CFO WATERBURY, Conn., August 6, 2015 - Webster Bank announced today that Oona Robinson has been named senior vice president, deputy chief financial officer and head of financial planning and analysis. She reports to Glenn MacInnes, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Born in South Africa, Robinson comes to Webster from Citigroup where she most recently was
treasurer of its OneMain Financial subsidiary, Citi's 1,100-branch consumer lending network.
Prior to joining OneMain, Robinson helped launch an innovative mobile wallet platform, was the head of financial planning and analysis for the Student Loan Corporation, and provided treasury oversight for Citi's capital markets businesses.
"We're delighted to have someone with Oona's depth and breadth of experience join the Webster team," said MacInnes. "Her strong background in financial planning and analysis, coupled with her treasury background, will be valuable as Webster progresses forward in the ranks of high-performing regional banks."
Robinson earned her MBA from Columbia University and is a chartered accountant in South Africa. Webster Bank is a leading regional bank serving businesses and consumers in the northeast.

About Webster:

*** Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association. With $23.6 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust, and investment services through 165 banking centers, 315 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 HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, which provides health savings account trustee and administrative services. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.
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