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                                             DEUTSCHE ASSET MANAGEMENT
                                             A MEMBER OF THE DEUTSCHE BANK GROUP



CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION UNDER SARBANES OXLEY ACT

I, Richard T. Hale, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Small Cap Index Fund, a
     series of Scudder Investments VIT Funds, on Form N-CSR;

2.   Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic
     report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of
     ss. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of
     1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in
     all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
     the Company.

August 19, 2003                          /s/RICHARD T. HALE
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                                         Richard T. Hale
                                         Chief Executive Officer
                                         Small Cap Index Fund, a series
                                         of Scudder Investments VIT
                                         Funds