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WATERBURY, Conn., February 16, 2011 --- Webster Bank is investing in the most visible and tangible connection to our customers: the bank branch. Webster is pleased to announce eight recent bank branch upgrades, with the two newest unveilings happening this month.

260 Main Street , East Haven , Conn : Webster completely renovated this branch. There is a new addition, allowing for the relocation of a staircase, improving the teller area and opening up the lobby. The 575-square-foot add-on brings the total square-footage to 1,875. The renovations were completed in December but the official re-opening is this month.

1919 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield , Conn : Webster has long wanted to expand this branch beyond the confines of its 1,500-square-foot facility. So, an addition was built in the rear of the building--- now the branch is 2,290-square-feet. There is also a new drive-up lane and a completely new façade. Service was never interrupted during the six-month renovation that was officially completed at the end of last year but the grand re-opening is this month.

364 Reidville Drive , Waterbury , Conn : Although technically a renovation, almost everything except the foundation of this branch is new. While construction was underway for six months on the 1,500-squre-foot facility, branch operations continued uninterrupted from a temporary banking trailer in the parking lot and at the drive-up ATMs. This branch officially re-opened last month.

149 Grand Army Highway , Somerset , Mass: Traffic patterns were going to change with the replacement of an aging bridge over the Taunton River , so Webster built a new 2,700-square-foot facility two miles away and consolidated the old Somerset and Swansea , Mass. branches to better serve customers. The new location offers teller service as well as drive-up and walk-up ATMs. The branch opened in December of 2011.

Copaco Shopping Center , Bloomfield , Conn : Three branches were consolidated into one more convenient location with all the same friendly faces. The new branch offers expanded services including a drive up teller and ATM and extended banking hours. This branch opened in November of last year.

Scarsdale Train Station, Scarsdale , N.Y. : Although Scarsdale already had a Webster branch, this de novo Scarsdale Annex branch serves commuters. At 550-square-feet, this is the smallest branch but a vital one to Metro North riders. An 18-foot vaulted ceiling provides a spacious feel, and customer service is complete with teller transactions, a walk-up ATM, and a night-drop. The branch opened in September, 2011.

1041 Main Street , Manchester , Conn : Renovations were completed in stages without any disruption to customer service. This 4,800-square-foot branch features a new drive-in teller and a warmer, very welcoming exterior. This branch re-opened last June.

Top of the Hill, 1180 East Main Street , Torrington , Conn : Once again, there were no disruptions to Webster's superior customer during the several stages of renovations. This branch occupies 2,540-square-feet and also features new drive-up service and exterior. This branch also re-opened last June.

“The overall message is that ‘We at Webster' respect the confidence our customers place in us, so superior customer service and convenience is paramount,” said Anne M. Slattery, Executive Vice President, Retail Banking. “As we continue to provide upgrades and alternative ways of banking and communicating by using technology, we place value in the warm and welcoming feeling of our branch locations. So no matter if you are on-line, on the phone, or in a branch, you'll feel the Webster Way of doing business because of our Type W Personality."

Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association. With $19 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust and investment services through 168 banking offices, 473 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 www.websterbank.com.