pre_text: ( 3 ) refer to note 2 201csummary of significant accounting principles and practices 201d for further information . 13 . employee benefitsp y defined contribution savings plans aon maintains defined contribution savings plans for the benefit of its employees . the expense recognized for these plans is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of income . the expense for the significant plans in the u.s. , u.k. , netherlands and canada is as follows ( in millions ) : .
post_text: pension and other postretirement benefits the company sponsors defined benefit pension and postretirement health and welfare plans that provide retirement , medical , and life insurance benefits . the postretirement health care plans are contributory , with retiree contributions adjusted annually , and the aa life insurance and pension plans are generally noncontributory . the significant u.s. , u.k. , netherlands and canadian pension plans are closed to new entrants. .
table: Years ended December 31 2018 2017 2016
table: U.S. $98 $105 $121
table: U.K. 45 43 43
table: Netherlands and Canada 25 25 27
table: Total $168 $173 $191
question: Analyse this data from a financial earnings document. what was the change in the total benefits from 2017 to 2018 in millions