WATERBURY, Conn., July 27, 2012 – Webster Bank is the “Best Bank in Bristol” according to the Bristol Observer’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
The selection will be featured in the newspaper’s July 27th awards booklet and shared with approximately 170,000 readers in Bristol, Southington, and Plainville, Conn.
“We are honored to be recognized by the readers of Bristol Observer,” said Rick O’Brien, regional president for Western Connecticut of Webster Bank. “These selections are based on readers’ opinions and are a reflection of our team’s dedication and commitment to serving the needs of our community. As a relationship-based bank, we value this award.”
Last month, The Bristol Press named Webster “Best Bank” and “Best Mortgage.” Earlier this year, Webster earned two other “Best Of” awards: “#1 Community Bank” by Hartford Magazine and “Best Local Bank” by the Hartford Advocate.
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 167 banking offices, 464 ATMs, 290 of which are owned by Webster and 174 of which are branded, 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.
Media Contact:
Sarah Barr, 203-578-2287
sbarr@websterbank.com