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 5, 1999 (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), in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration
Statement (Form S-6 No. 333-72753) and related Prospectus of Security Life of
Denver Insurance Company and Security Life Separate Account L1 as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 1999.


                                              /s/  ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado
May 10, 1999