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 3, 2006                   /s/ Mark Mullin
                                             Mark Mullin
                                             Principal Executive Officer

Date: March 3, 2006                   /s/ Joseph Carusone
                                              Joseph Carusone
                                              Principal Financial Officer