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Sarah Barr, 203-578-2287 s barr@webs terbank .c om John Olerio of Webster Bank Named to Industry Association Board WATERBURY, Conn., June 13, 2017 - John Olerio, senior vice president and director of Webster Investment Services (WIS), has been appointed to the board of directors for the Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA).

Olerio, who has been with Webster Bank since 1997, served as national sales manager for Webster Investments before being named director in 2015. He currently leads a team of 63 financial consultants who provide comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and business owners.

BISA supports member firms and financial professionals within depository institutions by building community and enhancing professionalism, knowledge and productivity, so they can better serve their clients with a broad array of financial solutions.

Olerio said the organization plays a critical role in helping the bank investments industry grow and evolve during unprecedented periods of change and opportunity.

"The organization offers outstanding services and programs to its members as well as an established forum for progressive dialogue and networking among peers," he said. "I am honored to be named to the BISA board and excited to contribute to the BISA vision and mission."

Olerio resides in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, where he is active in coordinating activities for seniors and various youth sports leagues. He is also a board member for the Cranston Veterans Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

Webster 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 $26.0 billion in assets, Webster provides business andconsumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust, and investment services through 167 banking centers and 346 ATMs. Webster also provides mobile 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.we bste rbank.com.

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