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Sarah Barr, 203-578-2287 sbarr@websterbank.com

Webster Banker Named a Top Workplace

WATERBURY, Conn., September 14, 2015 - Webster Bankannounced today it has been selected as one of the Hearst Media Services' Top Workplaces for 2015for New Haven, Fairfield, and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut.
Webster was recognized especially for its strong values and ethics and making its employees feel part of something meaningful.
"This award is especially meaningful as we approach our 80th anniversary of when Webster was founded," said Jeff Klaus, regional president for Connecticut, who accepted the award on behalf of Webster. "The Top Workplace award is based on direct feedback from our bankers and is a testament to their dedication to living up to our customers and communities and supporting each other."
The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey was conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement.
The Connecticut Post, The Greenwich Time, The News-Times, and The Advocate all published a complete listof Top Workplaces on September 13.
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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