8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 22, 2011

First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	333-171913	45-1496206
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, Connecticut 06032

(860) 676-4600

(Address and Telephone Number)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01	Other Events
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1	Press Release

Item 8.01	Other Events
	First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Farmington Bank announced its first quarterly dividend on its Common Stock for the third quarter. A copy of the Press Release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this current Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)	Not applicable.
(b)	Not applicable.
(c)	Not applicable.
(d)	Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 22, 2011.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
	FIRST CONNECTICUT BANCORP, INC.
	Registrant
November 22, 2011	By:  /s/ John J. Patrick, Jr.
	John J. Patrick, Jr.
	Chairman, President and
	and Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 22, 2011.

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EX-99.1

First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. Announces Its First Quarterly Dividend

FARMINGTON, CT – November 22, 2011 –  First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Farmington Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to pay its first dividend since becoming a public company in June 2011. The cash dividend, in the amount of $0.03 per share, will be paid on December 19, 2011 to all shareholders of record as of December 5, 2011.

"We are very pleased to announce our first cash dividend to shareholders and consider the regular payment of dividends to be part of our overall capital management program," said John J. Patrick, Jr., the chairman, president and chief executive officer of First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. and Farmington Bank.

 “Farmington Bank continues to operate as a safe and sound financial organization for its customers, communities and shareholders,” added Patrick.  “Our strategy remains focused on offering the best products and services for our customers.  In addition, we continue to pursue responsible growth and to invest in the long-term health of our communities.”

Farmington Bank is a full-service community bank with 16 branch locations throughout Central Connecticut.  Established in 1851, Farmington Bank is a diversified consumer and commercial bank with an ongoing commitment to contribute to the betterment of the communities in our region.  Farmington Bank, with assets of $1.7 billion, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: FBNK).  For more information about Farmington Bank, visit farmingtonbankct.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements about the Company. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They may or may not include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, and legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and its subsidiaries are engaged.