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Allowance for Losses
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]  
Allowance for Losses

The following table shows changes in the allowance for losses at December 31 (in millions):
 
2016
 
2015
Beginning balance
$
10.3

 
$
5.7

Provision for losses
4.0

 
6.6

Charges to allowance
(9.1
)
 
(1.9
)
Recoveries and other, including foreign exchange adjustments
0.9

 
(0.1
)
Ending balance
$
6.1

 
$
10.3



The allowance for losses is comprised of a general allowance for trade receivables and specific allowances for finance leases. As of December 31, 2016, the general allowance for trade receivables was $6.1 million, or 7.1% of rent and other receivables, compared to $6.3 million, or 9.1% of rent and other receivables at December 31, 2015. At December 31, 2016, there were no specific allowances for finance leases, compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2015. The specific allowance in 2015 was related to a loss reserve recorded in connection with one investment at Portfolio Management that was written off in the current year.