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WIS President Wins Prestigious Award WATERBURY, Conn., March 13, 2015- Webster Banktoday announced that Tom Howe, executive vice president of Webster Bank and president of Webster Investment Services (WIS), has received the Bank Insurance

& Securities A ssociation's "C ircle of Excellence A ward."This honor recognizes Howe's years of success and

contribution to the industry. This prestigious award recognizes program executives with a minimum of 20 years of experience for their personal success and unselfish contribution to the industry.

"We congratulate Tom on this well-deserved award. Tom has been a vital part of the Webster Team for 17 years and part of the banking and investment industry for nearly 30. Throughout his tenure, Tom has been recognized as the consummate professional for his expertise, tremendous partnership, and good nature. Tom has been fiercely dedicated to the betterment of Webster and to the growth of his WIS team," said David Miree, executive vice president, consumer deposits, investments, and network management at Webster Bank.

Howe is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds multiple securities, insurance, and advisory licenses. Prior to joining Webster, he was executive vice president, wealth management at Citizens Bank and managing director of investments at Bank of America in Boston (former Fleet Boston). Howe earned his bachelor's degree at The

College of Holy Cross and his MBA from the University of Rhode Island.

Webster Bank is a leading regional bank serving businesses and consumers in the northeast.

About Webster

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) is the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. With $22.5 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgages, private banking, trust and investment services through 164 banking offices; 313 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

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