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Webster Bank Names Kevin Sullivan Senior Vice President

WATERBURY, CONN., October 19, 2016 - Webster Bank today named Kevin Sullivan, senior vice president, senior financial consultant, Webster Investment Services (WIS).

Prior to joining Webster, Sullivan worked at Merrill Lynch as senior financial advisor and certified financial manager. He holds Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) series 7, 26, 63, and 65 licenses as well as state life, health, and variable annuity licenses.

"Kevin brings almost 20 years of experience to the table," said John Olerio, senior vice president, director of WIS. "His experience will help deepen relationships and complement an already talented team."

Sullivan earned a bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University, while playing Division 1 football and baseball. He completed specialized studies at New York Institute of Finance and has a professional designation of Certified Retirement Counselor. He earned his M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed post-graduate studies at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

A resident of Guilford, Connecticut, Sullivan is active in his local community by coaching youth basketball and baseball.

Webster Bank is a leading regional bank living up to consumers, businesses, and the community since 1935.

About Webster Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association. With $25.1 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust, and investment services through 176 banking centers and 349 ATMs. Webster also provides telephone banking, mobile banking, and Internet banking. 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.

Webster Financial Corporation published this content on 19 October 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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