Deutsche Variable Series I and Deutsche Investments VIT Funds

Statement of Additional Information May 1, 2015

DEUTSCHE VARIABLE SERIES I

(formerly DWS VARIABLE SERIES I) DEUTSCHE INVESTMENTS VIT FUNDS

(formerly DWS INVESTMENTS VIT FUNDS) CLASS A, CLASS B AND CLASS B2 SHARES 345 Park Avenue, NewYork, NewYork 10154

This combined Statement of Additional Information This SAI is divided into two Parts — Part I and Part (“SAI”) is not a prospectus and should be read in II. Part I contains information that is specific to each conjunction with the applicable prospectus for each fund, while Part II contains information that generally series of both DeutscheVariable Series I and Deutsche applies to each of the funds in the Deutsche funds. Investments VIT Funds, dated May 1, 2015, as DeutscheVariable Series I offers a choice of 5 funds supplemented, copies of which may be obtained and Deutsche InvestmentsVIT Funds offers 2 funds without charge by calling (800) 728-3337; or by visiting to holders of certain variable life insurance and variable deutschefunds.com (the Web site does not form a annuity contracts offered by participating insurance part of this SAI).This SAI is incorporated by reference companies (“Participating Insurance Companies”). into each prospectus. Reports to Shareholders may also be obtained without charge by calling (800) 728-3337.

Except as noted below, each fund offers Class A and Class B shares. The funds are: Deutsche Variable Series I: Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP Deutsche Bond VIP (Class A only) (formerly Deutsche InternationalVIP and DWS InternationalVIP) (formerly DWS Bond VIP) Deutsche Investments VIT Funds: Deutsche Capital Growth VIP Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP (formerly DWS Capital Growth VIP) (Classes A, B and B2) Deutsche Core Equity VIP (formerly DWS Equity 500 Index VIP) (formerly DWS Core Equity VIP) Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP (formerly DWS Small Cap Index VIP) (formerly DWS Global Small Cap VIP) Statement of Additional Information (SAI) — Part I Page Part I...... I-1 Definitions ...... I-1 Fund Organization...... I-1 Management of Each Fund ...... I-2 Distribution Plan Payments ...... I-2 Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage Commissions...... I-2 Investments...... I-3 Investment Restrictions ...... I-3 Taxes...... I-5 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Reports to Shareholders and Financial Statements...... I-5 Additional Information...... I-6 Part I: Appendix I-A — Board Member Share Ownership and Control Persons ...... I-7 Part I: Appendix I-B — Board Committees and Meetings...... I-15 Part I: Appendix I-C — Board Member Compensation ...... I-19 Part I: Appendix I-D — Portfolio Management...... I-21 Part I: Appendix I-E — Service Provider Compensation...... I-29 Part I: Appendix I-F — Distribution Plan Payments ...... I-34 Part I: Appendix I-G — Portfolio Transactions and Brokerage Commissions ...... I-35 Part I: Appendix I-H — Investments, Practices and Techniques, and Risks...... I-39 Part I: Appendix I-I — Additional Information...... I-43

Part II...... II-1 Detailed Part II table of contents precedes page II-1 PART I

DEFINITIONS “Fund Legal Counsel” – Ropes & Gray LLP, Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02199 “1934 Act” – the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended “Trustee/Director Legal Counsel” – Ropes & Gray LLP, Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, Massa- “1940 Act” – the Investment Company Act of 1940, as chusetts 02199 amended “Trust” – Deutsche Variable Series I or Deutsche Invest- “Code” – the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ments VIT Funds, as applicable (each a “Trust,”together the “Trusts”) “SEC” – the Securities and Exchange Commission “NRSRO”– a nationally recognized statistical rating organi- “DIMA” or “Advisor” or “Administrator” – Deutsche zation Investment Management Americas Inc., 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154 “S&P” – Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, an NRSRO

“Subadvisor” - NorthernTrust Investments, Inc., 50 South “Moody’s” – Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., an NRSRO LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603 for Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP “Fitch” – Fitch Ratings, an NRSRO “DDI” or “Distributor” – DeAWM Distributors, Inc., 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606 FUND ORGANIZATION “DSC” or “Transfer Agent” – DeAWM Service Company, Deutsche Bond VIP, Deutsche Capital Growth VIP, 210 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105-1614 Deutsche Core Equity VIP, Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP and Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP are each a “Deutsche funds” – the US registered investment series of Deutsche Variable Series I, a Massachusetts companies advised by DIMA business trust established under an Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration ofTrust dated June “Board Members” – Members of the Board ofTrustees 2, 2008, as amended from time to time. On February 6, of a Trust 2006, Scudder Variable Series I was renamed DWS Variable Series I. On February 6, 2006, Bond Portfolio “Board” – Board of Trustees of a Trust was renamed DWS BondVIP, Growth & Income Portfolio was renamed DWS Growth & IncomeVIP, Capital Growth “Independent Board Members”– Board Members who Portfolio was renamed DWS Capital Growth VIP,Global are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) Discovery Portfolio was renamed DWS Global Opportu- of the fund, the investment advisor or the distributor nities VIP and International Portfolio was renamed DWS International VIP.On May 1, 2011 DWS Global Opportu- “fund” or “series” – Deutsche Bond VIP,Deutsche Core nities VIP was further renamed DWS Global Small Cap EquityVIP, Deutsche Capital GrowthVIP, Deutsche Global Growth VIP; on May 1, 2014 DWS Global Small Cap Small Cap VIP, Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP, Growth VIP was renamed DWS Global Small Cap VIP. Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP and/or Deutsche Small On May 1, 2012, DWS Growth & Income VIP was Cap Index VIP as the context may require renamed DWS Core EquityVIP. On August 11, 2014, DWS Variable Series I was renamed Deutsche Variable Series “Custodian” – For all funds (other than Deutsche Global I. On August 11, 2014, DWS Bond VIP was renamed Small Cap VIP and Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP): Deutsche BondVIP, DWS Capital GrowthVIP was renamed State Street Bank and Trust Company, State Street Deutsche Capital Growth VIP,DWS Core Equity VIP was Financial Center, One Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachu- renamed Deutsche Core Equity VIP, DWS Global Small setts 02111; for Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP and Cap VIP was renamed Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP, Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP: Brown Brothers Harriman & Company, 50 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02110

I-1 and DWS InternationalVIP was renamed Deutsche Inter- all Deutsche funds overseen, by investors who control national VIP.On May 1, 2015, Deutsche International VIP the fund, if any, and by investors who own 5% or more was renamed Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP. of any class of fund shares, if any, is set forth in Part I — Appendix I-A. Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP and Deutsche Small Cap IndexVIP are series of Deutsche InvestmentsVIT Funds, Portfolio Management a registered open-end management investment company Information regarding each fund’s portfolio manager(s), organized as a Massachusetts business trust under the including other accounts managed, compensation, laws of Massachusetts on January 18, 1996. On February ownership of fund shares and possible conflicts of interest, 6, 2006, Scudder Investments VIT Funds was renamed is set forth in Part I — Appendix I-D and Part II – DWS Investments VIT Funds. On September 19, 2005, Appendix II-B. This section does not apply to money Scudder VIT Equity 500 Index Fund acquired the assets market funds. of SVS Index 500 Portfolio. On February 6, 2006, Scudder VIT Equity 500 Index Fund was renamed DWS Equity Service Provider Compensation 500 Index VIP and Scudder VIT Small Cap Index Fund was renamed DWS Small Cap Index VIP.On August 11, Compensation paid by each fund to certain of its service 2014, DWS Investments VIT Funds was renamed providers for various services, including investment Deutsche Investments VIT Funds. On August 11, 2014, advisory, administrative, transfer agency, and, for certain DWS Equity 500 VIP was renamed Deutsche Equity 500 funds, fund accounting services and subadvisory services, VIP, and DWS Small Cap IndexVIP was renamed Deutsche is set forth in Part I — Appendix I-E. For information Small Cap Index VIP. regarding payments made to DDI, see Part I — Appendix I-E. The service provider compensation and Each Trust is governed by an Amended and Restated underwriting and sales commission information is not Declaration ofTrust, each dated June 2, 2008, for Deutsche applicable to new funds that have not completed a fiscal Variable Series I and Deutsche Investments VIT Funds, reporting period. Fee rates for services of the above- as may be further amended from time to time (the “Decla- referenced service providers are included in Part II – ration ofTrust”).The Declaration ofTrust was last approved Appendix II-C. by shareholders in 2006 for Deutsche Variable Series I and Deutsche Investments VIT Funds. Additional information about eachTrust is set forth in Part II under “Fund DISTRIBUTION PLAN PAYMENTS Organization.” Distribution Plan Payments

MANAGEMENT OF EACH FUND Payments made by each fund for the most recent fiscal year under each fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plans are set forth in Part I — Appendix I-F. This information is not appli- Board Members and Officers’ Identification and cable to funds/classes that do not incur expenses paid Background in connection with Rule 12b-1 Plans, or to new funds/ The identification and background of the Board Members classes that have not completed a fiscal reporting period. and officers are set forth in Part II — Appendix II-A.

Board Committees and Compensation PORTFOLIOTRANSACTIONS AND Compensation paid to the Independent Board Members, BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS for certain specified periods is set forth in Part I — Appendix I-C. Information regarding the committees of PortfolioTurnover the Board, is set forth in Part I — Appendix I-B. The portfolio turnover rates for the two most recent fiscal years are set forth in Part I — Appendix I-G.This section Board Member Share Ownership and Control does not apply to money market funds or to new funds Persons that have not completed a fiscal reporting period. Information concerning the ownership of fund shares by Board Members and officers, as a group, as well as the dollar range value of each Board Member’s share ownership in each fund and, on an aggregate basis, in

I-2 Brokerage Commissions The following fundamental policies may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting Total brokerage commissions paid by each fund for the securities of a fund which, under the 1940 Act and the three most recent fiscal years are set forth in Part I — rules thereunder and as used in this SAI, means the lesser Appendix I-G.This section does not apply to new funds of (1) 67% or more of the voting securities present at that have not completed a fiscal reporting period. such meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of a fund are present or Each fund’s policy with respect to portfolio transactions represented by proxy, or (2) more than 50% of the and brokerage is set forth under “Portfolio Transac- outstanding voting securities of a fund. tions” in Part II of this SAI. As a matter of fundamental policy, a fund may not do any of the following: INVESTMENTS Investments, Practices andTechniques, and (1) borrow money, except as permitted under the 1940 Risks Act, as interpreted or modified by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. Part I — Appendix I-H includes a list of the investments, practices and techniques, and risks which each (2) issue senior securities, except as permitted under fund may employ (or be subject to) in pursuing its the 1940 Act, as interpreted or modified by investment objective. Part II — Appendix II-G includes regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time a description of these investments, practices and to time. techniques, and risks. (3) purchase or sell commodities, except as permitted by the 1940 Act, as interpreted or modified by INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time Unless otherwise stated, the policies below apply to each to time. fund. (4) engage in the business of underwriting securities Except as otherwise indicated, each fund’s investment issued by others, except to the extent that the fund objective and policies are not fundamental and may be may be deemed to be an underwriter in connection changed without a vote of shareholders. There can be with the disposition of portfolio securities. no assurance that each fund’s investment objective will be met. (5) purchase or sell real estate, which term does not include securities of companies which deal in real Any investment restrictions herein which involve a estate or mortgages or investments secured by real maximum percentage of securities or assets shall not estate or interests therein, except that the fund be considered to be violated unless an excess over the reserves freedom of action to hold and to sell real percentage occurs immediately after, and is caused by, estate acquired as a result of the fund’s ownership an acquisition or encumbrance of securities or assets of securities. of, or borrowings by, a fund. (6) make loans except as permitted under the 1940 Each fund has elected to be classified as a diversified Act, as interpreted or modified by regulatory series of an open-end management investment company. authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. A diversified fund may not, with respect to 75% of total assets, invest more than 5% of total assets in the (7) concentrate its investments in a particular industry, securities of a single issuer (other than cash and cash as that term is used in the 1940 Act, as interpreted items, US government securities or securities of other or modified by regulatory authority having juris- investment companies) or invest in more than 10% of diction, from time to time. the outstanding voting securities of such issuer.The fund’s election to be classified as diversified under the 1940 The following is intended to help investors better under- Act may not be changed without the vote of a majority stand the meaning of a fund’s fundamental policies by of the outstanding voting securities (as defined herein) briefly describing limitations, if any, imposed by the 1940 of the fund. Act. References to the 1940 Act below may encompass

I-3 rules, regulations or orders issued by the SEC and, to Under the 1940 Act, a fund generally may not lend portfolio the extent deemed appropriate by the fund, interpreta- securities representing more than one-third of its total tions and guidance provided by the SEC staff. These asset value (including the value of collateral received for descriptions are intended as brief summaries of such loans of portfolio securities). limitations as of the date of this SAI; they are not compre- hensive and they are qualified in all cases by reference Other Investment Policies. The Board has adopted to the 1940 Act (including any rules, regulations or orders certain additional non-fundamental policies and restric- issued by the SEC and any relevant interpretations and tions which are observed in the conduct of a fund’s affairs. guidance provided by the SEC staff).These descriptions They differ from fundamental investment policies in that are subject to change based on evolving guidance by they may be changed or amended by action of the Board the appropriate regulatory authority and are not part of without requiring prior notice to, or approval of, the share- a fund’s fundamental policies. holders.

The 1940 Act generally permits a fund to borrow money As a matter of non-fundamental policy: in amounts of up to 331⁄3% of its total assets from banks for any purpose. The 1940 Act requires that after any (1) the fund may not purchase illiquid securities, borrowing from a bank, a fund shall maintain an asset including time deposits and repurchase agree- coverage of at least 300% for all of the fund’s borrowings, ments maturing in more than seven days, if, as a and, in the event that such asset coverage shall at any result, more than 15% of the fund’s net assets time fall below 300%, a fund must, within three days would be invested in such securities. thereafter (not including Sundays and holidays), reduce the amount of its borrowings to an extent that the asset (2) (for all funds except Deutsche Equity 500 IndexVIP coverage of all of a fund’s borrowings shall be at least and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP) the fund may 300%. In addition, a fund may borrow up to 5% of its not purchase options, unless the aggregate total assets from banks or other lenders for temporary premiums paid on all such options held by the fund purposes (a loan is presumed to be for temporary at any time do not exceed 20% of its total assets; purposes if it is repaid within 60 days and is not extended or sell put options, if, as a result, the aggregate or renewed). For additional information, see “Borrowing” value of the obligations underlying such put options in Part II — Appendix II-G. would exceed 50% of its total assets.

Under the 1940 Act, a senior security does not include (3) (for all funds except Deutsche Equity 500 IndexVIP any promissory note or evidence of indebtedness where and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP) the fund may such loan is for temporary purposes only and in an amount not purchase warrants if, as a result, such securities, not exceeding 5% of the value of the total assets of a taken at the lower of cost or market value, would fund at the time the loan is made (a loan is presumed to represent more than 5% of the value of the fund’s be for temporary purposes if it is repaid within 60 days total assets (for this purpose, warrants acquired in and is not extended or renewed).The SEC and/or its staff units or attached to securities will be deemed to has indicated that certain investment practices may raise have no value). senior security issues unless a fund takes appropriate steps to segregate assets against, or cover, its obliga- (4) (for Deutsche Capital Growth VIP and Deutsche tions. A fund is permitted to engage in the investment CROCI ® International VIP only) the fund may write practices described in its prospectus and in this SAI. covered call and put options on no more than 5% of assets, the value of aggregate premiums paid For additional information regarding the fund’s asset segre- for all put and call options will not exceed 20% of gation practices, see “Asset Segregation” in Part II — assets. Appendix II-G. (5) (for Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP only) the fund At present, the 1940 Act does not set forth a maximum may invest up to 5% of its total assets in warrants percentage of a fund’s assets that may be invested in listed on the NYSE or ASE (2% of its total assets commodities. in warrants not listed on the NYSE or ASE).

(6) (for all funds except Deutsche Equity 500 IndexVIP and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP) the fund may

I-4 not acquire securities of registered open-end (14) (for all funds except Deutsche Bond VIP,Deutsche investment companies or registered unit investment Equity 500 IndexVIP and Deutsche Small Cap Index trusts in reliance on Sections 12(d)(1)(F) or 12(d)(1)(G) VIP) no more than 5% of total assets may be of the 1940 Act. invested in credit default swaps for purposes of buying credit protection on individual securities if (7) the fund may not acquire securities of other the fund does not own the underlying security or investment companies, except as permitted by the securities at the time of investment. 1940 Act and the rules, regulations and any applicable exemptive order issued thereunder. For purposes of non-fundamental policy (1), and for so long as it remains a position of the SEC, fixed time (8) (for all funds except Deutsche Equity 500 IndexVIP deposits maturing in more than seven days that cannot and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP) the Board has be traded on a secondary market and participation the discretion to retain the current distribution interests in loans will be treated as illiquid. Restricted arrangement for the fund while investing in a master securities (including commercial paper issued pursuant fund in a master-feeder structure (this policy would to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933) that the permit the Board, without shareholder approval to Board has determined to be readily marketable will not convert the fund to a master-feeder structure). be deemed to be illiquid for purposes of non-fundamental policy (1). (9) (for all funds except Deutsche Equity 500 IndexVIP and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP) the fund will not sell put options if, as a result, more than 50% TAXES of the fund’s total assets would be required to be Important information concerning the tax consequences segregated to cover its potential obligations under of an investment in each fund is contained in Part II — such put options other than those with respect to Appendix II-H. futures and options thereon.

(10) (for all funds except Deutsche Equity 500 IndexVIP and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP) the fund INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC generally will not enter into a transaction to hedge ACCOUNTING FIRM, REPORTSTO SHARE- currency exposure to an extent greater, after netting HOLDERS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS all transactions intended wholly or partially to offset The financial highlights of each fund included in its other transactions, than the aggregate market value prospectus and financial statements incorporated by (at the time of entering into the transaction) of the reference into this SAI have been so included or incor- securities held in its portfolio that are denomi- porated by reference in reliance on the report of nated or generally quoted in or currently convertible PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,125 High Street, Boston, into such currency, other than with respect to proxy MA 02110. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is an hedging or cross hedging. independent registered public accounting firm.The report is given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing (11) (for all funds except Deutsche Equity 500 IndexVIP and accounting. The independent registered public and Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP) the fund will accounting firm audits the financial statements of each not sell interest rate caps or floors where it does fund and provides other audit, tax and related services. not own securities or other instruments providing Shareholders will receive annual audited financial state- the income stream the fund may be obligated to ments and semi-annual unaudited financial statements. pay. The financial statements, together with the report of the (12) (for Deutsche Bond VIP only) the fund will limit its Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, financial currency exposure to 15% of its total assets highlights and notes to financial statements in the Annual measured by the market value of non-U.S. dollar Report to the Shareholders of each fund, dated December holdings netted with the market value of currency 31, 2014 (SEC File No. Deutsche Variable Series I forward contracts. 811-04257 and Deutsche Investments VIT Funds 811-07507), are incorporated herein by reference and (13) (for Deutsche Bond VIP only) the fund will only sell are hereby deemed to be a part of this combined SAI. credit protection with respect to securities in which it would be authorized to invest directly.

I-5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For information on CUSIP numbers and fund fiscal year end information, see Part I — Appendix I-I.

I-6 PART I: APPENDIX I-A — BOARD MEMBER SHARE OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL PERSONS

Board Member Share Ownership in each fund The following tables show the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by each Board Member in each fund and in Deutsche funds as of December 31, 2014.

Dollar Range of Beneficial Ownership(1)(2)

Deutsche Bond Deutsche Capital Deutsche Core Deutsche CROCI ® Board Member VIP Growth VIP Equity VIP International VIP Independent Board Member: John W. Ballantine None None None None Henry P.Becton, Jr. None None None None Dawn-Marie Driscoll None None None None Keith R. Fox None None None None Paul K. Freeman None None None None Kenneth C. Froewiss None None None None Richard J. Herring None None None None William McClayton None None None None Rebecca W. Rimel None None None None William N. Searcy, Jr. None None None None Jean Gleason Stromberg None None None None

Deutsche Global Small Deutsche Equity 500 Deutsche Small Cap Board Member Cap VIP Index VIP Index VIP Independent Board Member: John W. Ballantine None None None Henry P.Becton, Jr. None None None Dawn-Marie Driscoll None None None Keith R. Fox None None None Paul K. Freeman None None None Kenneth C. Froewiss None None None Richard J. Herring None None None William McClayton None None None Rebecca W. Rimel None None None William N. Searcy, Jr. None None None Jean Gleason Stromberg None None None

I-7 Aggregate Dollar Range of Beneficial Ownership(1)

Funds Overseen by Board Member in the Board Member Deutsche Funds Independent Board Member: John W. Ballantine Over $100,000 Henry P.Becton, Jr. Over $100,000 Dawn-Marie Driscoll Over $100,000 Keith R. Fox Over $100,000 Paul K. Freeman Over $100,000 Kenneth C. Froewiss Over $100,000 Richard J. Herring Over $100,000 William McClayton Over $100,000 Rebecca W. Rimel Over $100,000 William N. Searcy, Jr. Over $100,000 Jean Gleason Stromberg Over $100,000

(1) The dollar ranges are: None, $1 – $10,000, $10,001 – $50,000, $50,001 – $100,000, over $100,000. (2) The Board Members cannot invest directly in the funds because direct investments in the funds may be made only by variable life insurance or variable annuity separate accounts.

Ownership in Securities of the Advisor and Related Companies As reported to each fund, the information in the table below reflects ownership by the Independent Board Members and their immediate family members of certain securities as of December 31, 2014. An immediate family member can be a spouse, children residing in the same household, including step and adoptive children, and any dependents. The securities represent ownership in the Advisor or Distributor and any persons (other than a registered investment company) directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor or Distributor (including Deutsche Bank AG).

Owner and Value of Percent of Independent Relationship to Title of Securities on an Class on an Board Member Board Member Company Class Aggregate Basis Aggregate Basis John W. Ballantine None Henry P.Becton, Jr. None Dawn-Marie Driscoll None Keith R. Fox None Paul K. Freeman None Kenneth C. Froewiss None Richard J. Herring None William McClayton None Rebecca W. Rimel None William N. Searcy, Jr. None Jean Gleason Stromberg None

As of April 2, 2015, all Board Members and officers owned, as a group, less than 1% of the outstanding shares of a fund.

I-8 25% or Greater Ownership Shareholders who beneficially own 25% or more of a fund’s shares may have a significant impact on any shareholder vote of the fund.The following table identifies those investors who owned 25% or more of a fund’s shares as of April 2, 2015:

Deutsche Bond VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 6,099,694.96 34.87% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097

Deutsche Core Equity VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 7,343,295.43 43.69% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097 ALLMERICA LIFE SVSII 2,029,014,31 29.92% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION TOPEKA KS 66636-1000

Deutsche Capital Growth VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Percentage MUTUAL OF AMERICA SEP ACCT 2 9,185,323.63 31.53% NEW YORK NY 10022-6815 ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 7,311,696.28 25.10% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097

Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 4,693,986,71 51.85% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097

Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 4,209,872,44 26.34% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097

I-9 Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Percentage LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 14,153,297.90 45.57% VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT M FORT WAYNE IN 46802-3506

Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Percentage LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 8,193,985.72 43.04% VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT M FORT WAYNE IN 46802-3506

5% or Greater Ownership of Share Classes The following table identifies those investors who owned 5% or more of a fund share class as of April 2, 2015. All holdings are of record, unless otherwise indicated.

Deutsche Bond VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 6,099,694.96 A 34.87% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097 ALLMERICA LIFE SVSII 4,025,774.06 A 23.02% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 ZURICH AMERICAN LIFE INS CO 2,033,722.48 A 11.63% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 FARMERS ANNUITY A 1,122,325.26 A 6.42% MERCER ISLAND WA 98040-2837 LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE-LIFE 580 966,577.41 A 5.53% ATTN ACCTNG FINANCIAL CONTROL TEAM PALATINE IL 60094-4210

Deutsche Capital Growth VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage MUTUAL OF AMERICA SEP ACCT 2 9,185,323.63 A 31.65% NEW YORK NY 10022-6815 ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 7,311,696.28 A 25.20% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097 ALLMERICA LIFE SVSII 3,234,925.85 A 11.15% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION TOPEKA KS 66636-1000

I-10 Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage MUTUAL OF AMERICA 2,847,548.08 A 9.81% 320 PARK AVE NEW YORK NY 10022-6839 ZURICH AMERICAN LIFE INS CO 2,361,406.44 A 8.14% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 CHARTER NAT LIFE INS CO-HORIZON 1,453,544.76 A 5.01% ATTN ACCTNG FINANCIAL CONTROL TEAM PALATINE IL 60094-4210 SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE CO 84,169.67 B 74.96% ATTN LIFE FINANCE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS BELLEVUE WA 98004-5135 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS 13,111.67 B 11.68% 8515 E ORCHARD RD GREENWOOD VLG CO 80111-5002

Deutsche Core Equity VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 7,343,295.43 A 44.06% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097 ALLMERICA LIFE SVSII 5,029,014.31 A 30.18% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 CHARTER NAT LIFE INS CO-HORIZON 1,318,087.81 A 7.91% ATTN ACCTNG FINANCIAL CONTROL TEAM PALATINE IL 60094-4210 UNITED OF OMAHA 110,302.39 B 77.58% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 ZURICH AMERICAN LIFE INS CO 13,274.19 B 9.34% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66606-2541 ZURICH AMERICAN LIFE INS CO 7,174.44 B 5.05% VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNTS ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66636-1000

I-11 Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 4,693,986.71 A 52.99% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097 ALLMERICA LIFE SVSII 1,276,755.54 A 14.41% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 CHARTER NAT LIFE INS CO-HORIZON 763,991.25 A 8.62% ATTN ACCTNG FINANCIAL CONTROL TEAM PALATINE IL 60094-4210 FARMERS VARIABLE 598,986.37 A 6.76% MERCER ISLAND WA 98040-2837 UNITED OF OMAHA 132,045.55 B 68.01% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 MIDLAND NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO 35,802.60 B 18.44% SEPARATE ACCOUNT C WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-1036 SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE CO 19,395.07 B 9.99% ATTN LIFE FINANCE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS BELLEVUE WA 98004-5135

Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 4,209,872.44 A 26.40% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097 METLIFE INV USA SEP ACCT A 1,830,229.97 A 11.48% BOSTON MA 02116-3796 CHARTER NAT LIFE INS CO-HORIZON 1,706,579.79 A 10.70% ATTN ACCTNG FINANCIAL CONTROL TEAM PALATINE IL 60094-4210 FARMERS VARIABLE 1,371,625.25 A 8.60% MERCER ISLAND WA 98040-2837 ALLMERICA LIFE SVSII 1,289,080.47 A 8.08% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 SEPARATE ACCOUNT B 1,217,346.01 A 7.63% SAINT LOUIS MO 63128-3407 ZURICH AMERICAN LIFE INS CO 25,441.62 B 69.36% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66606-2541

I-12 Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE CO 4,318.21 B 11.77% ATTN LIFE FINANCE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS BELLEVUE WA 98004-5135 ZURICH AMERICAN LIFE INS CO 4,314.13 B 11.76% VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNTS ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION SECURITY BENEFIT TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 UNITED OF OMAHA 2,607.97 B 7.11% OMAHA NE 68131-3403

Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 14,099,261.21 A 47.47% VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT M FORT WAYNE IN 46802-3506 ZALICO DESTINATIONS/ FARMERS FUND 5,980,111.80 A 20.13% ATTN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING LL-2W GREENVILLE SC 29602-9097 PHOENIX HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO 2,525,530.15 A 8.50% ATTN MAUREEN CAMPIONE E GREENBUSH NY 12061-4137 PHOENIX LIFE INSURANCE CO 1,971,228.53 A 6.64% ATTN MAUREEN CAMPIONE E GREENBUSH NY 12061-4137 ALLMERICA LIFE SVSII 1,678,335.21 A 5.65% ATTN PRODUCT VALUATION TOPEKA KS 66636-1000 MIDLAND NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO 225,477.59 B 49.75% SEPARATE ACCOUNT C WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-1036 FARMERS NEW WORLD LIFE INS CO 124,407.15 B 27.45% VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE II-AGENT MERCER ISLAND WA 98040-2890 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 54,036.69 B 11.92% VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT M FORT WAYNE IN 46802-3506 LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE 49,305.26 B 10.88% VARIABLE ACCOUNT PALATINE IL 60094-4210 THE MANUFACTURES LIFE INS CO (USA) 878,309.05 B2 97.68% BOSTON MA 02116-3791

I-13 Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP

Name and Address of Investor Shares Class Percentage LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 8,193,958.72 A 46.87% VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT M FORT WAYNE IN 46802-3506 NYLIAC 1,806,980.97 A 10.34% ATTN ASHESH UPADHYAY PARSIPPANY NJ 07054-1007 NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE CO 1,456,912.62 A 8.33% NWPP C/O IPO PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTING COLUMBUS OH 43218-2029 LINCOLN LIFE INSURANCE CO 788,521.61 B 50.63% JPF SEPARATE ACCOUNT A ATTN JENNIFER KROUSE XXXXX FORT WAYNE IN 46802-3518 DELAWARE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 171,832.19 B 11.03% WELLESLEY MA 02481-3620 PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE CO OF ARIZONA 147,465.67 B 9.47% ATTN SEPARATE ACCT TRADE CONFIRM NEWARK NJ 07102-2917 DELAWARE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 111,988.28 B 7.19% ATTN ACCOUNTING CONTROL SC 3241 WELLESLEY HLS MA 02481-9134 INTEGRITY LIFE INSURANCE CO 87,662.18 B 5.63% ACCOUNT#XX CINCINNATI OH 45202-3312

I-14 PART I: APPENDIX I-B — BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS

Information Concerning Committees and Meetings of the Board The Board oversees the operation of the Deutsche funds and meets periodically to oversee fund activities, and to review fund performance and contractual arrangements with fund service providers. The Board met 6 times during the most recently completed calendar year.

Board Leadership Structure A fund’s Board is responsible for the general oversight of a fund’s affairs and for assuring that the fund is managed in the best interests of its shareholders. The Board regularly reviews a fund’s investment performance as well as the quality of other services provided to a fund and its shareholders by DIMA and its affiliates, including administration and shareholder servicing. At least annually, the Board reviews and evaluates the fees and operating expenses paid by a fund for these services and negotiates changes that it deems appropriate. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Board is assisted by a fund’s auditors, independent counsel and other experts as appropriate, selected by and responsible to the Board.

Independent Board Members are not considered “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the fund or its investment adviser. These Independent Board Members must vote separately to approve all financial arrangements and other agreements with a fund’s investment adviser and other affiliated parties.The role of the Independent Board Members has been characterized as that of a “watchdog” charged with oversight to protect shareholders’ interests against overreaching and abuse by those who are in a position to control or influence a fund. A fund’s Independent Board Members meet regularly as a group in executive session without representatives of the investment adviser present. An Independent Board Member currently serves as chairman of the Board.

Taking into account the number, the diversity and the complexity of the funds overseen by the Board Members and the aggregate amount of assets under management in the Deutsche funds, the Board has determined that the efficient conduct of its affairs makes it desirable to delegate responsibility for certain specific matters to committees of the Board. These committees, which are described in more detail below, review and evaluate matters specified in their charters and/or enabling resolutions, and take actions on those matters and/or make recommendations to the Board as appropriate. Each committee may utilize the resources of a fund’s counsel and auditors as well as other experts. The committees meet as often as necessary, either in conjunction with regular meetings of the Board or otherwise. The membership and chair of each committee are appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee.The membership and chair of each committee consists exclusively of Independent Board Members.

The Board has determined that this committee structure also allows the Board to focus more effectively on the oversight of risk as part of its broader oversight of the fund’s affairs. While risk management is the primary responsibility of a fund’s investment adviser, the Board regularly receives reports regarding investment risks and compliance risks. The Board’s committee structure allows separate committees to focus on different aspects of these risks and their potential impact on some or all of the Deutsche funds and to discuss with the fund’s investment adviser and administrator how it monitors and controls such risks.

I-15 Board Committees. The Board has established the following standing committees: Audit Committee and Valuation Sub-Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee, Contract Committee, Equity Oversight Committee, Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Oversight Committee, Operations Committee and Dividend Committee.

Number of Meetings in Last Name of Committee CalendarYear Functions Current Members AUDIT COMMITTEE 7 Assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibility Paul K. Freeman (Chair), for oversight of (1) the integrity of the financial William McClayton (Vice statements, (2) the fund’s accounting and Chair), John W. Ballantine, financial reporting policies and procedures, (3) Henry P.Becton, Jr. and the fund’s compliance with legal and regulatory Richard J. Herring requirements related to accounting and financial reporting, (4) valuation of fund assets and securities and (5) the qualifications, independence and performance of the independent registered public accounting firm for the fund. Oversees the valuation of the fund’s securities and other assets and determines, as needed, the fair value of fund securities or other assets under certain circumstances as described in the fund’s Valuation Procedures. The Audit Committee has appointed a Valuation Sub-Committee, which may make determinations of fair value required when the Audit Committee is not in session. The current members of the fund’s Valuation Sub-Committee are John W. Ballantine, Richard J. Herring, Henry P.Becton, Jr. (Alternate), Paul K. Freeman (Alternate) and William McClayton (Alternate). The Audit Committee also approves and recommends to the Board the appointment, retention or termination of the independent registered public accounting firm for the fund, reviews the scope of audit and internal controls, considers and reports to the Board on matters relating to the fund’s accounting and financial reporting practices, and performs such other tasks as the full Board deems necessary or appropriate. The Audit Committee receives annual representations from the independent registered public accounting firm as to its independence.

I-16 Number of Meetings in Last Name of Committee CalendarYear Functions Current Members NOMINATING AND 6 Recommends individuals for membership on Rebecca W. Rimel (Chair), GOVERNANCE the Board, nominates officers, Board and Henry P.Becton, Jr. (Vice COMMITTEE committee chairs, vice chairs and committee Chair), John W. Ballantine members, and oversees the operations of the and William McClayton Board. The Nominating and Governance Committee has not established specific, minimum qualifications that must be met by an individual to be considered by the Nominating and Governance Committee for nomination as a Board Member. The Nominating and Governance Committee may take into account a wide variety of factors in considering Board Member candidates, including, but not limited to: (i) availability and commitment of a candidate to attend meetings and perform his or her responsibilities to the Board, (ii) relevant industry and related experience, (iii) educational background, (iv) financial expertise, (v) an assessment of the candidate’s ability, judgment and expertise, and (vi) the current composition of the Board. The Committee generally believes that the Board benefits from diversity of background, experience and views among its members, and considers this as a factor in evaluating the composition of the Board, but has not adopted any specific policy in this regard. The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews recommendations by shareholders for candidates for Board positions on the same basis as candidates recommended by other sources. Shareholders may recommend candidates for Board positions by forwarding their correspondence by US mail or courier service to Kenneth C. Froewiss, Chairman, Deutsche Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 390601, Cambridge, MA 02139. CONTRACT 7 Reviews at least annually, (a) the fund’s Keith R. Fox (Chair), William COMMITTEE financial arrangements with DIMA and its N. Searcy, Jr. (Vice Chair), affiliates, and (b) the fund’s expense ratios. Dawn-Marie Driscoll, Paul K. Freeman, Richard J. Herring and Jean Gleason Stromberg EQUITY OVERSIGHT 6 Reviews the investment operations of those William McClayton (Chair), COMMITTEE funds that primarily invest in equity securities Keith R. Fox (Vice Chair), (except for those funds managed by an asset Henry P.Becton, Jr., allocation investment team). Rebecca W. Rimel and Jean Gleason Stromberg FIXED INCOME AND 6 Reviews the investment operations of those John W. Ballantine (Chair), ASSET ALLOCATION funds that primarily invest in fixed income William N. Searcy, Jr. (Vice OVERSIGHT securities or pursue an asset allocation Chair), Dawn-Marie Driscoll, COMMITTEE strategy. Paul K. Freeman and Richard J. Herring

I-17 Number of Meetings in Last Name of Committee CalendarYear Functions Current Members OPERATIONS 6 Reviews the administrative operations and Jean Gleason Stromberg COMMITTEE general compliance matters of the fund. (Chair), Dawn-Marie Driscoll Reviews administrative matters related to the (Vice Chair), Keith R. Fox, operations of the fund, policies and procedures Rebecca W. Rimel and relating to portfolio transactions, custody William N. Searcy, Jr. arrangements, fidelity bond and insurance arrangements and such other tasks as the full Board deems necessary or appropriate. DIVIDEND 0 Authorizes dividends and other distributions for Keith R. Fox, Kenneth C. COMMITTEE those funds that are organized as series of a Froewiss, John W. Maryland corporation. Committee meets on an Ballantine (Alternate), Henry as-needed basis. P.Becton, Jr. (Alternate), Dawn-Marie Driscoll (Alternate), Paul K. Freeman (Alternate), Richard J. Herring (Alternate), William McClayton (Alternate), Rebecca W. Rimel (Alternate), William N. Searcy, Jr. (Alternate) and Jean Gleason Stromberg (Alternate)

Ad Hoc Committees. In addition to the standing committees described above, from time to time the Board may also form ad hoc committees to consider specific issues.

I-18 PART I: APPENDIX I-C — BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION Each Independent Board Member receives compensation from each fund for his or her services, which includes retainer fees and specified amounts for various committee services and for the Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. No additional compensation is paid to any Independent Board Member for travel time to meetings, attendance at directors’ educational seminars or conferences, service on industry or association committees, participation as speakers at directors’ conferences or service on special fund industry director task forces or subcommittees. Independent Board Members do not receive any employee benefits such as pension or retirement benefits or health insurance from a fund or any fund in the Deutsche fund complex.

Board Members who are officers, directors, employees or stockholders of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management or its affiliates receive no direct compensation from the fund, although they are compensated as employees of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, or its affiliates, and as a result may be deemed to participate in fees paid by a fund. The following tables show, for each Independent Board Member, compensation from each fund during its most recently completed fiscal year, and aggregate compensation from all of the funds in the Deutsche fund complex during calendar year 2014.

Aggregate Compensation from each fund

Deutsche Bond Deutsche Capital Deutsche Core Deutsche CROCI ® Board Member VIP Growth VIP Equity VIP International VIP Independent Board Member: John W. Ballantine $477 $2,596 $804 $599 Henry P.Becton, Jr. $460 $2,461 $769 $575 Dawn-Marie Driscoll $460 $2,461 $769 $575 Keith R. Fox $489 $2,686 $828 $615 Paul K. Freeman $489 $2,686 $828 $615 Kenneth C. Froewiss $575 $3,362 $1,005 $735 Richard J. Herring $460 $2,461 $769 $575 William McClayton $494 $2,732 $840 $623 Rebecca W. Rimel $477 $2,596 $804 $599 William N. Searcy Jr. $460 $2,461 $769 $575 Jean Gleason Stromberg $477 $2,596 $804 $599

I-19 Deutsche Equity 500 Deutsche Global Small Deutsche Small Cap Board Member Index VIP Cap VIP Index VIP Independent Board Member: John W. Ballantine $1,947 $612 $1,141 Henry P.Becton, Jr. $1,848 $588 $1,087 Dawn-Marie Driscoll $1,848 $588 $1,087 Keith R. Fox $2,013 $629 $1,177 Paul K. Freeman $2,013 $629 $1,177 Kenneth C. Froewiss $2,508 $753 $1,448 Richard J. Herring $1,848 $588 $1,087 William McClayton $2,046 $637 $1,195 Rebecca W. Rimel $1,947 $612 $1,141 William N. Searcy Jr. $1,848 $588 $1,087 Jean Gleason Stromberg $1,947 $612 $1,141

Total Compensation from Deutsche Fund Complex

Total Compensation from each fund and Board Member Deutsche Fund Complex(1) Independent Board Member: John W. Ballantine(4) $290,000 Henry P.Becton, Jr. $275,000 Dawn-Marie Driscoll $275,000 Keith R. Fox(4) $300,000 Paul K. Freeman(4) $300,000 Kenneth C. Froewiss(2) $375,000 Richard J. Herring $275,000 William McClayton(3)(4) $305,000 Rebecca W. Rimel(4) $290,000 William N. Searcy, Jr. $275,000 Jean Gleason Stromberg(4) $290,000

(1) For each Independent Board Member total compensation from the Deutsche fund complex represents compensation from 105 funds as of December 31, 2014. (2) Includes $100,000 in annual retainer fees received by Mr. Froewiss as Chairperson of Deutsche funds. (3) Includes $15,000 in annual retainer fees received by Mr. McClayton as Vice Chairperson of Deutsche funds. (4) Includes an annual retainer fee for serving as Chairperson of a Board committee.

I-20 PART I: APPENDIX I-D — PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Fund Ownership of Portfolio Managers The following table shows the dollar range of shares owned beneficially and of record by the portfolio management team for each fund as well as in all Deutsche funds as a group, including investments by their immediate family members sharing the same household and amounts invested through retirement and deferred compensation plans.This information is provided as of each fund’s most recent fiscal year end.

Deutsche Bond VIP

Dollar Range of Dollar Range of All Deutsche Name of Portfolio Manager Fund Shares Owned Fund Shares Owned William Chepolis $0 Over $1,000,000 John D. Ryan $0 $100,001 - $500,000 Gary Russell $0 $500,001 - $1,000,000

Deutsche Capital Growth VIP

Dollar Range of Dollar Range of All Deutsche Name of Portfolio Manager Fund Shares Owned Fund Shares Owned 1Owen Fitzpatrick $0 Over $1,000,000 2Brendan O’Neill $0 $100,001 - $500,000 3Thomas M. Hynes, Jr. $0 $500,001 - $1,000,000

Deutsche Core Equity VIP

Dollar Range of Dollar Range of All Deutsche Name of Portfolio Manager Fund Shares Owned Fund Shares Owned 4Owen Fitzpatrick $0 Over $1,000,000 5Thomas M. Hynes, Jr. $0 $500,001 - $1,000,000 6Brendan O’Neill $0 $100,001 - $500,000 Pankaj Bhatnagar $0 $50,001 - $100,000

Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP

Dollar Range of Dollar Range of All Deutsche Name of Portfolio Manager Fund Shares Owned Fund Shares Owned 7Joseph Axtell $0 Over $1,000,000

Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP

Dollar Range of Dollar Range of All Deutsche Name of Portfolio Manager Fund Shares Owned Fund Shares Owned Di Kumble $0 $50,001 - $100,000

Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP

Dollar Range of Dollar Range of All Deutsche Name of Portfolio Manager Fund Shares Owned Fund Shares Owned Brent Reeder $0 N/A

I-21 Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP

Dollar Range of Dollar Range of All Deutsche Name of Portfolio Manager Fund Shares Owned Fund Shares Owned Brent Reeder $0 N/A

(1) Although the Portfolio Manager does not have an investment in this variable annuity fund, the Portfolio Manager does hold over $1,000,000 in Deutsche Capital Growth Fund, the retail mutual fund that has the same investment strategy.

(2) Although the Portfolio Manager does not have an investment in this variable annuity fund, the Portfolio Manager does hold $100,001 - $500,000 in Deutsche Capital Growth Fund, the retail mutual fund that has the same investment strategy.

(3) Although the Portfolio Manager does not have an investment in this variable annuity fund, the Portfolio Manager does hold $100,001 - $500,000 in Deutsche Capital Growth Fund, the retail mutual fund that has the same investment strategy.

(4) Although the Portfolio Manager does not have an investment in this variable annuity fund, the Portfolio Manager does hold $100,001 - $500,000 in Deutsche Core Equity Fund, the retail mutual fund that has the same investment strategy.

(5) Although the Portfolio Manager does not have an investment in this variable annuity fund, the Portfolio Manager does hold $10,001 - $50,000 in Deutsche Core Equity Fund, the retail mutual fund that has the same investment strategy.

(6) Although the Portfolio Manager does not have an investment in this variable annuity fund, the Portfolio Manager does hold $10,001 - $50,000 in Deutsche Core Equity Fund, the retail mutual fund that has the same investment strategy.

(7) Although the Portfolio Manager does not have an investment in this variable annuity fund, the Portfolio Manager does hold $100,001 - $500,000 in Deutsche Global Small Cap Fund, the retail mutual fund that has the same investment strategy.

Conflicts of Interest In addition to managing the assets of each fund, a portfolio manager may have responsibility for managing other client accounts.The tables below show, per portfolio manager, the number and asset size of (1) SEC registered investment companies (or series thereof) other than each fund, (2) pooled investment vehicles that are not registered investment companies and (3) other accounts (e.g., accounts managed for individuals or organizations) managed by a portfolio manager.Total assets attributed to a portfolio manager in the tables below include total assets of each account managed, although a portfolio manager may only manage a portion of such account’s assets. For a fund subadvised by subadvisors unaffiliated with the Advisor, total assets of funds managed may only include assets allocated to the portfolio manager and not the total assets of a fund managed. The tables also show the number of performance based fee accounts, as well as the total assets of the accounts for which the advisory fee is based on the performance of the account. This information is provided as of each fund’s most recent fiscal year end.

I-22 Deutsche Bond VIP

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

Number of TotalAssets of Number of Investment Registered Registered Company Accounts TotalAssets of Name of Investment Investment with Performance- Performance-Based Portfolio Manager Companies Companies Based Fee Fee Accounts William Chepolis 15 $8,859,769,747 0 $0 John D. Ryan 11 $5,723,923,435 0 $0 Gary Russell 16 $7,054,796,987 0 $0

Deutsche Capital Growth VIP

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

Number of TotalAssets of Number of Investment Registered Registered Company Accounts TotalAssets of Name of Investment Investment with Performance- Performance-Based Portfolio Manager Companies Companies Based Fee Fee Accounts Owen Fitzpatrick 5 $5,508,748,229 0 $0 Brendan O’Neill 5 $5,681,090,359 0 $0 Thomas M. Hynes, Jr. 5 $5,681,090,359 0 $0

Deutsche Core Equity VIP

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

Number of TotalAssets of Number of Investment Registered Registered Company Accounts TotalAssets of Name of Investment Investment with Performance- Performance-Based Portfolio Manager Companies Companies Based Fee Fee Accounts Owen Fitzpatrick 5 $6,180,149,018 0 $0 Brendan O’Neill 5 $6,352,491,148 0 $0 Thomas M. Hynes, Jr. 5 $6,352,491,148 0 $0 Pankaj Bhatnagar 10 $5,071,947,695 0 $0

Deutsche Global Small Cap VIP

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

I-23 Deutsche CROCI ® International VIP

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

Deutsche Equity 500 Index VIP

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

Deutsche Small Cap Index VIP

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

Deutsche Bond VIP