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

Webster Named 'Best Bank' in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 27, 2015- Webster Bankwas recently named "Best Bank" by readers of NewHaven Livingmagazine. This is the third annual reader's poll of the premier lifestyle magazine in New Haven, Conn., which is owned by The Hartford Courant.

"We are pleased to be recognized by the readers of New Haven Living as we value what matters most to our customers," said Jeff Klaus, regional president for Connecticut at Webster. "These awards are based on readers' opinions, which we hold in the highest regard as a relationship-based, community-minded, values- driven organization."

Webster Bank, based in Waterbury, Conn., 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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