CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



Name of Issuer:   Diversified Investors Strategic Variable Funds


In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above named issuer, the
undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that:

1.   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d)
     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;

2.   The information contained in the Report fairly represents, in all material
     respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.



Date:  August 31, 2007                           /s/ John K. Carter
                                                 John K. Carter
                                                 Chief Executive Officer

Date:  August 31, 2007                           /s/ Joseph P. Carusone
                                                 Joseph P. Carusone
                                                 Principal Financial Officer