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Webster to Recognize Juneteenth with National, Regional Investments
June 15, 2021
Webster Bank remains committed to building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe it is important to go beyond simply standing in solidarity with the Black community, and become more thoughtful and engaged in further dialogue and actions that will help promote change.
Nick Weavers Joins Webster Focusing on Transportation and Logistics
June 8, 2021
Webster Bank is pleased to announce that it is expanding its commitment to the transportation and logistics industry with the addition of Nick Weaver as senior vice president, regional manager, Middle Market Banking.
Webster Announces Expansion of Regional President Roles in Connecticut
May 25, 2021
Timothy D. Bergstrom, Regional President, will now oversee the Hartford, New Haven and Middlesex county markets... Michael L. O’Connor, Regional President, will continue to oversee the greater Waterbury market... Martin H. Anderson has been appointed Regional President for the Fairfield County market.
Webster Expands Focus on Healthcare Financing
May 10, 2021
Webster Bank is pleased to announce that it is increasing its commitment to its Healthcare industry vertical by naming Steve Dowe, senior vice president, to lead Webster’s Middle Market Healthcare vertical focused on privately owned health care providers and senior housing operators.
Webster + Sterling: Creating Scale, Unlocking Growth and Value
April 19, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) and Sterling Bancorp (NYSE: STL) jointly announced today that their boards of directors have approved by unanimous vote a definitive agreement under which the two companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals transaction with a total market value of approximately $10.3 billion.
Webster Reports First Quarter 2021 Earnings of $1.17 Per Diluted Share
April 19, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, today announced earnings applicable to common shareholders of $105.5 million, or $1.17 per diluted share.
March 4, 2021
Webster SVP named Five Star Wealth Manager for 8th consecutive year
February 16, 2021
Webster’s Philip Picillo Joins Nacha National Board of Directors
February 12, 2021
Webster Sets Date for Virtual Annual Shareholders Meeting
January 28, 2021
Webster Bank Earns 'Outstanding' Rating from Federal Regulator
January 27, 2021
January 26, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
January 21, 2021
Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings of $0.64 Per Diluted Share
January 6, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release
November 23, 2020
Webster Banker Named to American Bankers Association Foundation Board
November 4, 2020
Webster Promotes Jonathan W. Roberts to Lead Retail Banking and Consumer Lending
October 27, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
October 26, 2020
Webster Investments SVP Named Among Top Retirement Advisors
October 22, 2020
Webster Reports Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.75 Per Diluted Share
October 14, 2020
Webster Banker Named Chief Information Security Officer of the Year
October 14, 2020
Yonkers Advocate Named 2020 Webster Way Pride Champion
September 18, 2020
Webster Bank Continues Support for East Coast Greenway Alliance
September 17, 2020
Webster Investment's Sales Manager Named to National Advisor Inclusion Council
August 27, 2020
Webster Announces $100,000 Grant to Women’s Business Development Council
August 12, 2020
Webster Bank Donates $25,000 Disaster Relief Grant to American Red Cross
July 23, 2020
Webster Reports Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.57 Per Diluted Share
July 21, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
July 14, 2020
Webster “Frontline Heroes” Program Offers Banking Support to Hartford HealthCare Employees
July 6, 2020
Webster Among First Banks Nationwide to Offer Financial Program for 'Frontline Heroes'
July 2, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call
June 22, 2020
Webster Bank SVP Named Among the Nation’s Top 30 Investment Program Managers
June 17, 2020
Webster Appoints James P. Bush to Board of Directors
June 16, 2020
Webster to recognize Juneteenth with early closing of banking centers, offices
June 15, 2020
Webster announces $100,000 commitment to fight racial inequality
May 14, 2020
Webster Elects Linda Ianieri to Board of Directors
April 22, 2020
Webster Bank Sponsors New Program to Keep Mentors and Youth Connected During Pandemic
April 21, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares common Dividend
April 21, 2020
Webster Reports First Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.39 Per Diluted Share
April 15, 2020
Webster Donates $100,000 to United Ways to Aid COVID-19 Response Funds
April 3, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Location Change for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
March 18, 2020
Webster Donates $100,000 to Feeding America Partners to Assist During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 17, 2020
Webster Bank Announces Support for Customers and Communities in Response to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Webster Lowers Prime Lending Rate to 3.25 Percent
February 27, 2020
Webster Recognized as Platinum-Level Healthy Workplace Employer
February 14, 2020
Webster Sets Date for Annual Shareholders Meeting
February 12, 2020
Webster Promotes Jason Soto to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
January 31, 2020
Webster Bank Again Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best Banks
January 28, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common Dividend
January 23, 2020
Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings of $0.96 Per Diluted Share
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