( 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 ) : .
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. .
Years ended December 31 2018 2017 2016
U.S. $98 $105 $121
U.K. 45 43 43
Netherlands and Canada 25 25 27
Total $168 $173 $191
years ended december 31 2018 2017 2016
u.s . $ 98 $ 105 $ 121
u.k . 45 43 43
netherlands and canada 25 25 27
total $ 168 $ 173 $ 191