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):  August 25, 2015

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.02	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 8.01	Other Events
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1	Press Release
EX-99.2	Press Release

Item 5.02	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
	On August 25, 2015, the First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc., (the "Company) Board of Directors elected John A. Green to serve as director of the Company and subsidiary Farmington Bank (the "Bank") bringing the number of Company and Bank Directors to eight. Mr. Green graduated from Boston College in 1978 and from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 1979.  He earned the titles of Registered Jeweler (RJ) and Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA) with the American Gem Society (AGS) in 1981.  In 1992 Green was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lux Bond & Green.  Mr. Green has served on many non-profit organizations and leadership positions within the Hartford community There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Green and the Company or any other person, pursuant to which he was selected as a Director. Mr. Green is not a party to any related party transactions with the Company or the Bank that would be required to be disclosed under Regulation S-K, Item 404(a). There are no material plans, contracts or arrangements (whether or not written) to which Mr. Green is a party or in which he participates that were entered into, or material amendment made in connection with his election, nor were there any grants or awards to him or modifications thereto, under any such plans, contracts or arrangements in connection with his election. Mr. Green has been named to the following Committees of the Company's Board of Directors:  Loan Committee and Compensation Committee. 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 8.01	Other Events
	First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Farmington Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to pay a dividend in the amount of $0.06 per share on September 14, 2015 to all shareholders of record as of September 4, 2015. A copy of the Press Release is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this current Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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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 August 25, 2015
99.2	Press Release dated August 25, 2015

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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
August 25, 2015	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 August 25, 2015
99.2	Press Release dated August 25, 2015

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EX-99.1

 Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

FIRST CONNECTICUT BANCORP ELECTS JOHN GREEN AS DIRECTOR

FARMINGTON, CT – August 25, 2015– First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBNK), the publicly owned holding company of Farmington Bank, today announced the election of John A. Green to the respective Boards of Directors of the Corporation and the Bank.

"John's extensive experience as both a leader of a successful, multi-generational family business and a tireless volunteer for many nonprofit organizations makes him a wonderful addition to our boards of directors," said John J. Patrick, Jr., chairman of the board of directors of First Connecticut Bancorp and chairman, president and CEO of Farmington Bank.  "In addition, John's leadership of a successful retail business in today's changing retail climate will be a valuable asset in the board room as we continue Farmington Bank's organic growth strategy."

With today's election of Green, both Boards of Directors of First Connecticut Bancorp and Farmington Bank now stand at eight members.

Green graduated from Boston College in 1978 and from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 1979.  He earned the titles of Registered Jeweler (RJ) and Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA) with the American Gem Society (AGS) in 1981.  In 1992 Green was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Lux Bond & Green.

Today Lux Bond & Green, established in 1898 by Green's great grandfather, has grown to seven locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts with over 100 employees.

Green has served on many non-profit organizations and leadership positions within the Hartford community including the Connecticut Historical Society, Old State House, Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau, Connecticut Science Center, Bushnell Park Foundation, TheaterWorks, The Hartford Ballet, The Hartford Downtown Council, Young Presidents Organization, Connecticut Business and Industry Association, and The Connecticut Bank & Trust Company. Currently, Green serves as treasurer on the Saint Francis Hospital Foundation and a member of the economic development committee of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce.

Green and his family reside in West Hartford.

Farmington Bank is a full-service community bank with 22 branch locations throughout central Connecticut, offering commercial and residential lending as well as wealth management services in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. 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 $2.6 billion, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:FBNK). For more information about Farmington Bank, visit farmingtonbankct.com.

CONTACT:	Jennifer H. Daukas
	Investor Relations Officer
	One Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, CT 06032
	P 860-284-6359 | F 860-409-3316
	jdaukas@farmingtonbankct.com
	farmingtonbankct.com

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend

FARMINGTON, Conn., August 25, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBNK) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to increase its quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share, an increase of $0.01.  In making this announcement, John J. Patrick, Jr., Chairman, President & CEO said, "We are pleased to increase our dividend and reward our shareholders due to our continued positive earnings trend."  Dividends will be payable on September 14, 2015 to all shareholders of record as of September 4, 2015.

First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Farmington Bank, a full-service community bank with 22 branch locations throughout central Connecticut, offering commercial and residential lending as well as wealth management services in Connecticut and western Massachusetts.  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 has assets of $2.6 billion. For more information about Farmington Bank, visit farmingtonbankct.com.
The First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=11128

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.

CONTACT:	Jennifer H. Daukas
	Investor Relations Officer
	One Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, CT 06032
	P 860-284-6359 | F 860-409-3316
	jdaukas@farmingtonbankct.com
	farmingtonbankct.com

Source:  First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc.