Forbes 2019 America’s Best BanksWebster Bank was included in Forbes’ America’s Best Banks 2019, the highest-ranked bank in Connecticut. Forbes’ 10th annual list ranks the 100 largest publicly-traded banks and thrifts based on their growth, credit quality and profitability. The data is courtesy of S&P, but the rankings are done solely by Forbes.

Thanks to the dedication, teamwork and commitment to our values demonstrated by our bankers every day, Webster is making meaningful progress toward

achieving our vision to be among the highest performing mid-sized banks in the country. Along the way, we are pleased to have been recognized for our overall accomplishments as a bank, as well as for the individual achievements of our bankers. The recognition we receive builds on our momentum and confidence as we focus on our strategic priorities.

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U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) Top SBA Lender

Webster Bank was recognized as New England’s top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, by dollar volume. Webster placed among the top 100 SBA lenders nationwide, as it partnered with the SBA to more effectively connect small businesses with needed capital. Webster’s dollar volume totaled $68.5 million for the fiscal year, more than double its 2017 total of $30.6 million.

SBA LENDERin New England

• 2018 •Based on total dollars loaned

2019 RankingBanking Study No. 1 in NortheastWebster Bank was named best overall bank in the Northeast in Bank Director’s annual

RankingBanking study. The 2019 RankingBanking study identifies the top public U.S. retail and commercial banks between $10 billion and $250 billion in assets within each region – the Northeast, the South, the West, and the Midwest.Webster was also the top bank in the Northeast in three key categories: Best Technology Strategy, Best Board and Best Small Business Strategy.

American Banker/Reputation Institute 2018 Survey of Bank ReputationsWebster Bank ranked in the Top 25 Most Reputable Banks in this eighth annual survey of bank customers, a measure of U.S. consumers’ perceptions of major bank brands. Companies were drawn from the Federal Reserve’s list of large commercial banks and only companies with significant retail businesses and/or brands were considered for this national survey.

Boston Business Journal Top Charitable Contributors

School for Ethical Education John Winthrop Wright Ethics in Action Award

The Providence Journal Readers’ Choice Awards

Public Relations Society of America Mercury Awards

Connecticut Magazine Great Places to Work 2018

Junior Achievement

Connecticut Law Tribune 2018 “Best of” Series

Hartford Business Journal 2018 Best of Business Awards

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Webster Bank was recognized on the 2018 top charitable contributors list by donating at least $100,000 in cash contributions to

Massachusetts- based charities and social-service nonprofits in 2017. The distinction represents Webster’s commitment to putting people first through respect, ethical behavior and teamwork.

President and Chief Executive Officer John Ciulla was the recipient of the 2018 John Winthrop Wright Ethics in Action Award. Given annually to a Connecticut business or community leader, this award honors authentically demonstrated character and ethical business or leadership practices, as promoted by Wright, the school’s founder.

Webster Bank was named Favorite Bank in the Journal’s annual poll of readers. The media outlet received almost 40,000 nominations for awards in 160 categories. More than 31,200 Rhode Islanders cast 378,000 votes for more than 10,000 businesses during the nomination and voting rounds. The bank is listed among winners in a special Readers’ Choice Magazine distributed by the Journal.

Webster Bank was recognized by the Greater Connecticut Chapter. The Mercury Awards honor the best public relations and communications programs and performance in the profession. Webster’s public relations team won a first-place Gold Award for Reputation/Brand Management for its strategic plan for the historic transition of leadership from longtime CEO James Smith to John Ciulla, the third CEO in the bank’s 82-year history.

Webster Bank was one of 12 workplaces highlighted in this annual listing based on suggestions sought through the magazine’s website and social media and research on the state’s top companies.

Webster Bank was recognized by multiple Junior Achievement chapters throughout our footprint. JA of Southwest New England honored Webster

with its 2018 Corporate Award in recognition of the longstanding donor relationship between Webster and JA. In Rhode Island, Louis Amoriggi was honored by JA of Rhode Island with its Morris J.W. Gaebe Profile in Excellence Award for his many years of service to the Rhode Island chapter.

Webster Bank was once again named Best Business Bank in the 14th annual Connecticut Law Tribune, Best Of supplement. The series showcases businesses that stand out from their competitors and give attorneys the tools they need to compete in today’s market. Readers cast votes in categories from data technology products and banking services to litigation support.

Webster Bank earned the “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Lender” awards in the Best Financial Services category. It was the second straight year that HBJ readers voted Webster as

one of the top businesses in the greater Hartford area. The winners in each category were selected based on their customer service and commitment to excellence.

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Webster Bank was included among 60 Connecticut companies on the Hartford Courant’s annual Top Workplaces list. A third-party organization surveyed employees about pay and benefits, ethics, communication and other factors, such as how employers respond to new ideas, to determine Webster’s worthiness for the distinction. Webster ranked No. 8 among the largest companies on the list.

Hartford Courant 2018 Top Workplaces

Hearst Connecticut Media Group 2018 Top WorkplacesHearst CT Media Group named Webster Bank to its list of 50 top workplaces in the state. Based solely on employee feedback through a third-party survey, Hearst measured Webster on several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection.Webster President and CEO John Ciulla was also recognized for his leadership.

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Waterbury Regional Chamber Leadership Award

Providence Business News 40 Under Forty

Connecticut Bankers Association/ Connecticut Banking - New Leaders in Banking

Waterbury Observer Best of Greater Waterbury

Fairfield County Business Journal Fairfield County 40 Under Forty

Bank Investment Consultant Top 25 Program Managers

Connecticut’s Small Business Association Financial Services Champion

New Britain Herald 2018 Reader’s Poll

Timothy Bergstrom, regional president for Hartford, Conn., received the Leadership Award at the 2018 Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards Evening. Commemorating the spirit of former Secretary of Commerce and beloved Waterbury champion Malcolm “Mac” Baldrige, this honor is presented to an individual who demonstrates leadership functions within the Chamber, provides expertise and skill in introducing major innovations and contributes to the Chamber’s function as the region’s network, resource and advocate.

Providence Business News named Deborah Viveiros, vice president, Relationship Manager, to its 40 Under Forty list for 2018. Young professions chosen for the distinction excel in their chosen professions and are involved in their communities in a significant way. Deb was chosen from nearly 200 candidates, the longest list of applicants the PBJ has ever received.

Xana Dolan, vice president, service of process, research and background screening, was selected as one of 15 Connecticut bankers named “New Leaders in Banking.” Outstanding employees, managers and business leaders are nominated by their fellow employees for having a notable impact within their bank and community. Nominees are reviewed by an independent panel of judges.

Waterbury Observer readers once again named Webster Bank their choice for banking services in the Best of Greater Waterbury annual poll. The honor reflects Webster’s dedication to the city it’s called home for more than 80 years.

Kristen Manginelli, senior vice president, Segment Strategy Manager, was named to the Journal’s 14th annual 40 Under Forty list. Candidates for the honor hail from the corporate, nonprofit and governmental

worlds and are judged on their business accomplishments, leadership, community involvement and other qualities that set them apart.

John Olerio, director, senior vice president, Webster Investment Services, was ranked no. 16 on BIC’s annual list of the most successful managers of investment services programs at banks and credit unions in the nation. To compile the list, BIC uses several variables, such number of advisors overseen and team assets, as well as annual team production and percentage growth in AUM and production per advisor.

The SBA named Aaron Bohigian, vice president and associate relationship manager, Business Banking, Financial Services Champion for 2018. The distinction is given each year to an individual who advances small businesses’ interests through either financial services or accounting. Bohigian oversees the Greater Hartford/West Hartford market for Webster’s Business Banking unit. He was nominated by a peer from the Small Business Development Center.

Webster Bank was named Best Bank/Credit Union in the 2018 version of this annual survey of readers. Webster is honored our central Connecticut customers showed their appreciation for our service through this poll. The awards were announced in a special pull-out section of the newspaper.

For more information contact: Alice Ferreira, SVP, Corporate Communications and Public Affairsacferreira@websterbank.comC: 203.610.1521 websteronline.com

BANK AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | 2019INDIVIDUAL AND LOCAL AWARDS

Bristol Press 2018 Best of Bristol Reader’s Poll

Financial Services Roundtable Company of the Week

Coleman 2018 SBA Lender of the Year

Five Star Wealth Advisors

Five Star Wealth Manager Awards

Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award

Bristol Press readers named Webster Bank “Best Mortgage Company” in the media outlet’s annual poll. The poll shows readers’ opinions and reflect Webster’s deep commitment to the communities and clients we serve. The newspaper announced the award winners in a special pull-out section.

Financial Services Roundtable named Webster Bank a Company of the Week in 2018, noting our support for local food banks and financial literacy programs as “two ways that Webster Bank gives back to the communities it serves by responding to local needs with local resources.”

Robert Polito Jr., senior vice president and director of government guaranteed Lending (SBA) was named a Coleman 2018 SBA (7a) Lender of the Year – one of only two U.S. lenders to receive this honor. In his more than 24 years with Webster, Bob has closed more than 3,000 loans – roughly $750 million in new SBA loans.

WHAT MATTERS MOST OUR MISSION To help individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial goals.

OUR VISION We strive to be among the highest performing mid-sized banks in the country.

OUR VALUES Called The Webster Way, our values define us and set us apart in the marketplace. • We take personal responsibility for

meeting our customers’ needs. • We respect the dignity of every individual. • We earn trust through ethical behavior. • We give of ourselves in the communities we serve. • We work together to achieve outstanding results.

Twenty Webster bankers in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts were named to the Five Star Wealth Advisors list-ing. They were featured in the December 2018 issue of Connecticut Magazine.

Webster Bank earned the Gold designation given to employers who have created cultural and environmental changes that support employees who are committed to long-term behavior changes. As an HSA provider ourselves, Webster offers a wellness incentive program around cash awards for prevention, onsite wellness/biometric events with screenings and health coaches and EAP representa-tives as well as financial wellness through educational seminars and available materials.

Joe M. Cox II and Chris Perry, both of Webster Wealth Advisors, a Webster Financial Company, were named Five Star Wealth Managers in Connecticut. The two men were featured in the December 2018 issue of Connecticut Magazine.

Webster Bank was recognized for its many years of support to the Greater New Milford area at the Chamber’s 20th annual Crystal Winter Gala.

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WHO WE ARE Webster Bank is a leading regional bank with $27.6 billion in assets. We are a community-minded, values-guided bank focused on helping customers achieve their financial goals. Putting people first, Webster bankers take the time to understand what matters most to our customers, responding with personalized solutions and acting with responsibility, respect, ethical behavior, citizenship and teamwork.