Exhibit 7.A





                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Experts" and
"Financial Statements" and to the use of our reports dated April 7, 2000 and
April 14, 2000 (with respect to the financial statements of Security Life
Separate Account L1 and the consolidated financial statements of Security Life
of Denver Insurance Company and Subsidiaries, respectively), in Post-Effective
Amendment No. 13 to the Registration Statement (Form S-6 No. 33-74190) and
related Prospectus of Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and Security
Life Separate Account L1 dated May 1, 2000.

                                              /s/  ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado
October 13, 2000