March 23, 2006

People's Bank Names Tina Rafael A Top Mortgage Producer In 2005

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. - Tina Rafael, a mortgage account officer for People's Bank, has been honored by the bank as a top mortgage producer with the highest volume of first mortgages in 2005.

Rafael, a specialist in residential mortgages with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, has been a top performer for the past two years. Rafael, a resident of Monroe, is a graduate of Sacred Heart University. She also is a member of the Greater Bridgeport Board of Realtors and a board member of Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust.

Founded in 1842, People's Bank (peoples.com) is one of Connecticut's largest banks with assets of $11 billion, more than 240 ATMs and 153 branches, 70 of which offer convenient seven-day banking in Super Stop & Shop locations across the state. A diversified financial services company, People's Bank provides consumer, commercial, insurance, brokerage, financial advisory and trust services to personal and business banking customers. For more information about People's, its products and services, please call 800-772-1090, visit peoples.com or any of People's branches.