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

Banking Center Optimization Continues at Webster WATERBURY, Conn., August 14, 2015 - Webster Bank, a leading regional bank serving businesses and consumers in the northeast, will continue the process of optimizing its banking center network to better serve its customers.

In August, three banking centers will feature brand new renovations:
 The Branford, Conn., banking center will be 1,500 square feet and will feature a pod-style layout, as well as digital displays.
 The Summer Street location in Stamford, Conn., will have a sit-down teller line, digital display
capabilities, as well as a complete updated look.
 The Bishops Corner location in West Hartford is also being remodeled. All will be complete this month.
The optimization process also includes the consolidation on September 25 of banking centers on Centre Street in Brockton, Mass., at Federal Road in Brookfield, Conn., and at 1160 Silas Deane Highway, in Wethersfield, Conn. In each case, the nearest Webster banking center is less than 5 miles away. All team members have been re-assigned.
"Banking centers remain vital to our sales, service and relationship development model, and we constantly evaluate and rebalance our network to match the evolving behavior of customers," said David Miree, executive vice president, consumer deposits, investments, and network management. "Throughout this process, we are committed to living up to our standards of excellence. A variety of communication touch points are being used to guide our customers through the transition, including outreach from their local bankers and bankers from nearby Webster locations."

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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