Singapore's domestic non-life sector posted a 16% increase in underwriting profit to S$288.21 million (US$231 million) in 2012, driven mainly by motor's robust profit of S$50.36 million, up 135.12%. Total gross premiums went up 5.4% to S$3.34 billion, while net earned premiums rose 6.47% to S$2.35 billion.