Hi Guys,
I sold these policies , briefly in the early 80's.
They have confused things by having a premium refund if no claim , this in reality means the money is paid into a savings / investment policy which over 12 years should make 2-4 times your 8 grand , which is their profit.
Also these policies are notorius for not paying out , e.g you are unfit to clean carpets but could get an office job so they refuse to pay.
Also worth looking at what State benefits you are entitled to as these would not be payable if you have insurance income.
In short it's very complex but if you are going to buy look for a policy which gives benefits but no premium refund and save seperately.
Cheers
doug