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: March 7, 2008	/s/ John K. Carter
	John K. Carter
	Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 7, 2008	/s/ Joseph P. Carusone
	Joseph P. Carusone
	Principal Financial Officer